Then said the centurion, addressing the chief priests, "The execution is accomplished."

Then said the centurion, "Now, take down the bodies from the cross."

Then said the centurion to Jesus, Wilt thou not drink?

Then said the centurion, "Come hither, thou hast broad shoulders that can carry something."

'Speak the word and my servant shall be healed,' said the centurion.

"I have only the order to deliver the letter," said the centurion.

"They are not," said the centurion, "the regular arms of our corps."

'I will call him in,' said the centurion, 'and you can see him closer.'

"I ought to put you both in cells," said the centurion.

"Alas," said the centurion, "it is not within my power to permit this."

'It is something, but not enough,' said the centurion.

"Fear not, good women," said the centurion, "no harm shall happen to you."

"Content ye, friend," said the centurion, coldly, "we know our time.

"Now, forward," said the centurion; "follow thou with the beam of the cross!"

"Hear her!" said the centurion, "and where do you propose to travel to?

"Nay, Lady," said the Centurion, humbly; "but it is thus.