In this condition of mind Julius fell asleep. The next morning he was told that a skilful physician traveling through the city desired to see him, and promised to give him speedy relief. Julius with joy received the physician. He proved to be none other than the stranger whom Julius had met when he started to join the Christians.
After he had examined his wounds, the physician prescribed certain simples for renewing his strength.
“Shall I be able to work with my arm?” asked Julius.
“Oh, yes, to drive a chariot, or to write; yes.”
“But I mean hard work—to dig?”
“I was not thinking about that,” said the physician, “because such work is not necessary to one in your position.”