the knife; for they remain to be seen to this very day. When they had seen it, they held up their hands, and blessed themselves, and said, Oh, what a man for love to his Master, and for denial to himself, was Abraham!
After they had showed them all these things, Prudence took them into a dining—room, where stood a pair of excellent virginals: so she played upon them, and turned what she had showed them into this excellent song, saying,—
Eve's apple we have showed you,
Of that be you aware;
You have seen Jacob's ladder too,
Upon which angels are.
An anchor you received have;
But let not these suffice,
Until, with Abra'mi, you have gave
Your best a Sacrifice.
Now about this time one knocked at the door; so the porter opened, and, behold, Mr. Great-heart was there. But when he was come in, what joy was there! for it came now afresh again into their minds how but a while ago he had slain old Grim Bloody-man, the giant, and had delivered them from the lions.
Then said Mr. Great-heart to Christiana and to Mercy, My Lord has sent each of you a bottle of wine, and also some parched corn, together with a couple of pomegranates; he has also sent the boys some figs and raisins, to refresh you in your way.
Then they addressed themselves to their journey: and Prudence and Piety went along with them. When they came to the gate, Christiana asked the porter if anyone of late went by? He said-No; only one, some time since, who also told, me that of late there had been a great robbery committed on the King's highway, as you go: but, said he, the thieves, are taken, and will shortly be tried for their lives. Then Christiana and Mercy were afraid: but Matthew said
