The tribes were divided, the herds were collected at the rear or inland
side, and the lepers were isolated, but no order in detail was
possible. Tents were down, goods were being gathered, and much
commotion was apparent. Even at a distance Kenkenes could see that
consternation and dismay were rife among Israel. The whole valley was
murmurous with subdued outcry, and a multitudinous lowing and bleating
of the herds swept up, blown wildly by the hurricane.
The senses, too, are limited in their grasp, even as the brain has
bounds upon its conception. The dimensions, movement and sound of the
multitude over-taxed the eye and ear.
Was it the storm or the army that had frightened them?
Slipping and sliding in his haste, he descended the slope without care
for the sound he made. The hillocks and hollows that interposed
irritated him. His impatience made him forget his great weariness.
Israel's helpless ones to the sword, Israel's treasure open to the
enrichment of a traitor, Israel's fighting-men driven to rally to his
standard--Rachel's people, to be mastered by Har-hat!
Great was his intent and its scope, and how cheaply attained if it cost
but two lives--his enemy's and his own! How much depended upon him!
His enthusiasm and zeal put out of his sight all his young reluctance
to surrender life and the world.
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