"I have sinned in the hour of death," answered Crispus, beating his breast. The manager of the seats approached the Apostle, and inquired,
"Who art thou, speaking to the condemned?"
"A Roman citizen," answered Paul, calmly. Then, turning to Crispus, he said: "Be confident, for to-day is a day of grace; die in peace, O servant of God."
The black men approached Crispus at that moment to place him on the cross; but he looked around once again, and cried,—