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CHAPTER XLIII In Rome With tlie opening of navigation, the centurion and his prisoners set out on their journey to Eome. An Alexandrian ship, the ''Castor and Pollux," had wintered at Melita, on her way westward, and in this the travelers embarked. Though somewhat delayed by contrary winds, the voyage was safely accomplished, and the ship cast anchor in the beautiful harbor of Puteoli, on the coast of Italy. In this place there were a few Christians, and they entreated the apostle to remain with them for seven days, a privilege kindly granted by the centurion. Since receiving PauPs epistle to the Eomans, the Christians of Italy had eagerly looked forward to a visit from the apostle. They had not thought to see him come as a prisoner, but his sufferings only endeared him to them the more. The distance from Puteoli to Eome being but a hundred and forty miles, and the seaport being in constant communication with the metropolis, the Eoman ChrisThis chapter is based on Acts 28:11-31 and the Epistle to Philemon. (447) 29 — Acts