Chapter 16 Summary

Daniel is finally called to the cave to meet with Rosh. There he is given orders to pass on to Joel, and Daniel is somewhat jealous that Joel will be the first one of the group to get a chance to act. Returning to Joel's secret passageway, he tells Joel and Thacia the plan.

A half-Jew, Herod Antipas, who is the appointed ruler over them, is to visit Capernaum to inspect the garrison there. Mattathias, the local banker, will give him a banquet and it is expected that all the wealthy supporters of the Romans will attend. Joel is to find out who will attend and the exact time and place of the banquet, so they will know whom their enemies are and which will likely support the Romans. Joel is to get the information to Daniel, who will pass it on to...