In fact, some man, clothed as a bear, pulled his toga, and said,—
"Lord, they remained in prison. I was the last one brought out; I saw her sick on the couch."
"Who art thou?" inquired Vinicius.
"The quarryman in whose hut the Apostle baptized thee, lord. They imprisoned me three days ago, and today I die."
Vinicius was relieved. When entering, he had wished to find Lygia; now he was ready to thank Christ that she was not there, and to see in that a sign of mercy. Meanwhile the quarryman pulled his toga again, and said,—