Chapter 6 Summary

Elisha sees John lying on a camp bed, staring up at the ceiling. Ironically, due to an ingenious ventilation system, this windowless room is less stuffy than the open room above. He shows no surprise at seeing Elisha. John scrutinizes him in silence and then asks him for the time. They stare at each other for a long time. "Are you the one?" John asks abruptly. How did he guess? Then John asks him for his name. He thinks Elisha is a musical name. Elisha explains that it is the name of the prophet who was a disciple of Elijah. Elisha restored life to a little boy by lying upon him and breathing into his mouth. John observes that Elisha is doing the opposite from his namesake and smiles. There is no anger or hate in his voice. Dawson then asks Elisha his...