27. And when the ass saw the angel standing, she fell under the feet of the rider: who being angry beat her sides more vehemently with a staff.
28. And the Lord opened the mouth of the ass, and she said: What have I done to thee? Why strikest thou me, lo, now this third time?
29. Balaam answered: Because thou hast deserved it, and hast served me ill: I would I had a sword that I might kill thee.