"Yes," said the sheik, fingering his beard nervously."You told me you were sent to me by a Spirit-I remember it."
"I have no special knowledge," Balthasar continued,observing the dejection which had fallen upon BenHur; "but, my son, I have given the matter much thought-thought continuing through years, inspired by faith, which, I assure you, calling God for witness, is as strong in me now as in the hour I heard the voice of the Spirit calling me by the shore of the lake. If you will listen, I will tell you why I believe the Child is living."