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And the next three or four days they sought him in the crowds that assembled to make the triumphal entry with Jesus into Jerusalem, but he was not to be seen; and if he had been among the people they could not fail to have discovered him. He is not here to welcome Jesus, Joseph muttered under his breath, and added: can it be that he has deserted to the other side?
In her journal there is this year only one Balmoral entry not the account of any Highland expedition or festivity, but the mention of an eloquent sermon by the Rev.
In the constable's accounts of Hungerford we find such items as: "Pd for cheeke and brace for the pillory 00,02,00 Pd for mending the pillory 00,00,06 Pd the Widow Tanner for iron geare for the whipping post 00,03,06" Whipping was a very favourite pastime at this old Berkshire town; this entry will suffice:
With his stalwart helpers thrusting at either side, the little man was soon close to the crier. “Two minæ?” quoth the latter, leaning, “two that Glaucon beats Lycon, and at even odds? But your name, sir—” The little man straightened proudly. “Simonides of Ceos.” The crowd drew back by magic. The most bristling Spartan grew respectful. The crier bowed as his ready stylus made the entry.
The next entry, the first for the sea-day of May 13th, is: "At 12.20 P.M. lost sight of Martinique."
Quirk still peering anxiously out into the garden. The old lady did not hear the girl's entry, nor did she know that Kathleen was present, until the latter went and touched her on the shoulder; then she turned quickly. "I had a dream, honey, a fearsome dream," she said, "that someone was taking you away from me. Sure, I thought it was," she added, lowering her voice to a whisper, "the devil!
All at once this pious scene was interrupted by loud cheers, shouts, and Jodlers, and a long, imposing procession of singing, jubilant men ascended the mountain. The new-comers were the students of Innspruck, who came to congratulate Andreas Hofer on his brilliant victory, and accompany him on his triumphal entry into the city.
After that, the Pirate found it absolutely necessary to get a new steam pipe; and was, besides, heavily mulcted in an action brought against him by the injured lady. The entry referred to probably runs like this: £ s. d. To a new steam-pipe 0 10 0 To fine and costs 3 12 6 To damages awarded to Mrs. by the Court 5 0 0 To doctor's fees for attendance on Mrs. 4 0 0
Power over the human will both in affecting a voluntary change, and in actually restraining its action against its own set purpose, had risen to its climax in the bold open entry in broadest daylight into the capital where His death was officially and publicly decreed. The two climaxes touch.
Under that enforced attendance, the Prime Minister had turned his back on the door, and wrapt in contemplation of the book-shelves stood as though unaware that the Primate had made his state entry. It was a pity that he should have missed it.
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