text:  It is implied it is placed beyond all doubt by the glorious apparition above; it is made nearly intuitive by the uplifted hand and finger of the apostle in the centre who without hesitation undismayed by the obstinacy of the demon unmoved by the clamour of the crowd and the pusillanimous scepticism of some of his companions refers the father of the maniac in an authoritative manner for certain and speedy help to his Master on the mountain above whom though unseen his attitude at once connects with all that passes below