I know this is late but after a very slow day yesterday as we contemplated atonement we had a very busy day today. It all started with a Roman patrol marching up the road past KfarGanot before dawn. They passed by on the road next to the farm. We heard the unmistakable sound of their hobnails on the stones and the clanking of their swords and shields as they continued past us towards Chorazim. It is quite some time since such a patrol has passed this way and it made me tremble. They usually mean trouble. Shmuel was up like a shot and bundled the children off to Danni's. The twins had been fed so they went too. It was only then he told me that the judge had arranged to tip off the Romans that there may be trouble in the town today in order to buy us some time. Time for what? I wanted to know... but before he could answer someone was hammering on the gate. It was Reuven with Miriam's guards. We weren't expecting him for a couple of weeks. They came in, all on horseback! They usually wait outside. Reuven greeted us and said there was not much time. He gave a package to Shira. "These belong to my mistress, put them on quickly." Yonatan nodded to her and she retired to their room. Reuven gave Yonatan a fine robe to put on, saying it belonged to one of the kings men. He must be one of Miriam's rich friends. As soon as they were ready, Yonatan and Shira were set on the horses a and they all departed, Reuven also on horseback and the guards on foot. They went up the road towards Chorazim and then down the path into the dell. An hour later the soldiers returned past the farm followed by the Centurion who visited Rabbi Moshe. We saw nothing of the men of Chorazim despite their threats of the other day. Despite all the drama all I could think about was that I let the guests leave without serving them breakfast! via Posterize
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