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 and they which worthily take part of the treasures deposited there rest, and by resting they reign. But no unclean and bad comes to him. For he knows our heart and the depth of thoughts, and none can be hidden from him. Thou also, if else thou truly believest on him shall be deemed worthy of his mysteries, and he will make thee great and rich and an heir of his Kingdom."

137. Having heard this, Tertia returned to her house rejoicing. And she found her husband, who, without having breakfasted, had waited for her. When Misdai saw her, he said, "Why is thy coming in so much more beautiful to-day? And why didst thou come on foot, which is unbecoming a person like thee?" Tertia says to him, "I am under great obligation to thee for having sent me to Mygdonia. For by going there I heard of the new life and saw the apostle of the new God, who gives life to them who believe on him and fulfill his commandments. I owe it to thee on my part also to recompense this grace by a good exhortation. For thou shalt be a great king in heaven, if thou obeyest me and fearest the God preached by the stranger and keepest thyself holy to the living God. For this kingdom passes away, and thy rest (recreation) will be turned into sadness. But go to that man and believe him, and thou shalt live unto the end." When Misdai heard this from his wife, he struck his face with the hands, tore his garment, and said, "Let the soul of Charis have no rest, because he has struck me at the soul, and let him have no hope, because