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 young men, both handsome, and both of refined manners. The taller and stronger of the two carried a flag. It was made of coarse cloth like the garments of those following it; the picture of a plow in its center was intended to show that, although they desired to have their work lightened, they did not desire to be idle. The other young man carried a Bible, to show that they had been led to this pilgrimage by no idle whim, but that they intended to act according to the commandments of God.

Andrew carried the flag, and the harper carried the Bible. It was the Bible of the president of the Union; it was almost as old as the Union itself, and so was not printed, but artistically written. Andrew and the harper were the speakers who addressed the villagers. The harper was known far and wide. As Brother-Assistant he had made long journeys and had won the hearts of all the peasants who had made his acquaintance. As soon as he spoke all flocked to him as to an experienced and trustworthy friend. It was