1
When the time came, they set him upon a donkey and brought him toward the city.
2
On the road Herodes, an official connected with the arrest, and his father Niketes met him in a carriage.
3
They tried to persuade him that there was no harm in saying 'Caesar is master' and offering the customary sacrifice.
4
Polykarpos first remained silent; when pressed, he answered plainly that he would not do what they advised.
5
They became angry and pushed him from the carriage, injuring his leg, but he continued onward without turning back.