It was a revolting sight. His weight had broken the cord by which he had hanged himself to the tree. In falling, his body had been horribly mangled, and the dogs were now devouring it. His remains were immediately buried out of sight; but there was less mockery, and many a pale face revealed the fearful thoughts within. Retribution seemed already to be visiting those who were guilty of the blood of Jesus.

Det var et afskyeligt syn. Rebet, hvormed han havde hængt sig i træet, var bristet under vægten, og i faldet var hans legeme blevet frygtelig lemlæstet. Hundene var nu i færd med at fortære det. Levningerne blev øjeblikkelig nedgravet; men der hørtes ikke mer så megen spot, og mangt et blegt ansigt vidnede om en indre frygt. Gengældelsen syntes allerede at hjemsøge dem, der var skyldige i Jesu blod.