Mace(i)
25 as they were tying him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion, does the law allow to scourge a Roman citizen, and without any trial?
26 upon hearing that, the centurion went to acquaint the head officer, take care, said he, what you do; for this man is a Roman.
27 then the head officer came to him, and said, tell me, are you a Roman?
28 he answer'd, yes. the officer rejoin'd, my freedom cost me a considerable sum. but I had it, said Paul, by right of birth.
29 immediately those who were going to put him to the question, withdrew: the commander himself being under some apprehension for having order'd him to be bound.