Jesus feared to awaken him, but was constrained at last to call after him:  thou’rt dreaming, Paul.  Awake!  Remember the Essenes ... friends, friends.  But Paul did not hear him, and it was not till Jesus laid his hand on his shoulder that Paul opened his eyes:  thou hast been dreaming, Paul, Jesus said.  Where am I?  Paul inquired.  With the Essenes, Jesus answered.  I was too tired to sleep deeply, Paul said, and it would be useless for me to lie down again.  I am afraid of my dreams; and together they stood looking across the abyss watching the rocks opposite coming into their shapes against a strip of green sky.

The ravine was still full of mist, and a long time seemed to pass before the bridge and the ruins over against the bridge began to appear.  As the dawn advanced sleep came upon Paul’s eyelids.  He lay down and dozed awhile, for about an hour, and when he opened his eyes again Jesus’ hand was upon his shoulder and he was saying:  Paul, it is now daybreak:  at the Brook Kerith we go forth to meet the sunrise.  To meet the sunrise, Paul repeated, for he knew nothing of the doctrine of the Essenes.  But he followed Jesus through the gallery and received from him a small hatchet with instructions how he should use it, and a jar which he must fill with water at the well.  We carry water with us, Jesus said, for the way is long to the brook; only by sending nearly to the source can we reach it, for we are mindful not to foul the water we drink.  But come, we’re late already.  Jesus threw a garment over Paul’s shoulder and told him of the prayers he must murmur.  We do not speak of profane matters till after sunrise.  He broke off suddenly and pointed to a place where they might dig:  and as soon as we have purified ourselves, he continued, we will fare forth in search of shepherds, who, on being instructed by us, will be watchful for a young man lost on the hills and will direct him to the Essene settlement above the Brook Kerith.  Be of good courage, he will be found.  Hadst thou come before to-day myself would be seeking him for thee, but yesterday I gave over my flock to Jacob, a trustworthy lad, who will give the word to the next one, and he will pass it on to another, and so the news will be carried the best part of the way to Caesarea before noon.  It may be that thy companion has found his way to Caesarea already, for some can return whither they have come, however long and strange the way may be.  Pause, we shall hear Jacob’s pipe answer mine.  Jesus played a few notes, which were answered immediately, and not long afterwards the shepherd appeared over a ridge of hills.  Thy shepherd, Paul said, is but a few years younger than Timothy and he looks to thee as Timothy looks to me.  Tell him who I am and whom I seek.  Jacob, Jesus said, thou didst tell me last night of a preacher to whom the multitude would not listen, but sought to throw into the Jordan.  He has come amongst us seeking his companion Timothy.  The twain escaped from the multitude, Jacob interjected.