Note 131 — XI. THE TOWN OF X. (continued 2)

Further details in the narrative subsequently published:

“I visited a great many Armenian families while they were preparing for this Babylonian captivity. I could not stand the sight, neither could I find any words of comfort for them. The scene varied from house to house, but everywhere there was the same feeling of suspense, dread and despair. In some houses one saw a feeling of true resignation and heroism. There was a retired pastor, sixty-eight years old. He did not pack anything in the house, but left it as it was. Taking his staff in his hand, he said: ‘I am ready to go wherever they send me. The Lord is my guide!’”