In the Name of Ben Hur Page #2

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Could be, but folks live out here because

they don't want interference with outsiders.

I only wish to tell him thanks

and to offer him a job.

Well, you may find him up that way.

Thank you.

You might think it a coincidence

that we meet on this trail,

but I can confirm it is not.

So you left the town

and made for safer climes.

I wish.

I told you before that I will not train you.

That path will only lead to pain.

I wish to offer you a job.

- I respectfully decline.

- You haven't heard the offer yet.

From my experience, when a man

of no apparent means offers a job,

- it is one rarely worthy of consideration.

- Hear me out.

The Romans are planning to

capture slaves for Nero's concubines.

These people are not choosing this

upon their own free will,

nor were they born into slavery.

They're being stolen,

and that I cannot abide.

Will you join me in my efforts

to stop this offense?

If one were to intercede in every injustice

that occurred in the world,

one would toil from dusk until dawn.

It would turn one's heart

as black as the coal from a fire.

Better to tend to your own affairs.

Do you not care about

the plight of the innocent?

I am curious as to what your plan

would be to stop this raid.

Would not only be me...

but with a cadre of those who feel

as I do, who stand for the people.

And who will soon all shortly be crucified

by the Romans on the outskirts of town.

If you feel as such,

why did you help me the other day?

I did not do it for you.

Now be on your way.

And consider again

choosing the path of forgiveness.

Almighty Lord...

I know I have not always followed

the path of righteousness.

I have sinned.

But you have always shown me the way.

Now I ask for your guidance once again.

Since I finished my work at Calixto...

I have been listening for signs

as to what to do.

- What is your name?

- Melina.

Load 'em up.

Right. Open the cart.

That's it. That's enough.

It's a fair week's ride to Rome.

We won't have enough rations for any more.

So that's your lot then.

Quick! Split up!

Well, that went rather well.

I feel your gift will be

rather well received, sir.

I have a question for you, Cyprian.

How come those young men who tried

to interfere knew of our operation?

I just suspected they were

from the refugee camp.

Were they?

I got the distinct impression they were

trying to sabotage our operation.

These people are merely trying

to protect their loved ones.

Because if there were some kind

of organized rebellion in this area,

I'd want to know about it.

I find that highly unlikely, sir,

but I will keep an ear to the ground.

You do that.

- The Romans, they took...

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