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"Man, I don't know what you mean," replied Peter. No sooner had he spoken than a cock crowed.
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The Master turned and looked on Peter; and Peter recollected the Master's words, how He had said to him, "This very day, before the cock crows, you will disown me three times."
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And he went out and wept aloud bitterly.
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Meanwhile the men who held Jesus in custody repeatedly beat Him in cruel sport,
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or blindfolded Him, and then challenged Him. "Prove to us," they said, "that you are a prophet, by telling us who it was that struck you."