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227, ere come hither on pilgrimage. She went in, therefore, and told it. But, oh! what noise for gladness was there within, when the damsel did drop that out of her mouth!

So they came with haste to the porter, for Christiana stood still at the door. Then some of the most grave said unto her, Come in, Christians, come in, then wife of that geed men; came in, thou blessed women, come in, with all that are with thee. So she went in, end they followed her that were her children end companions. Now, when they were gone in, they were had into a very large room, where they were bidden to sit down; so they sat down, and the chief of the house were celled to see and welcome the guests. Then they came in, and, understanding who they were, did salute each one with a kiss, and said, Welcome, ye vessels of the grace of God; welcome to us your friends.

New, because it was somwhat late, and because the pilgrims were weary with their journey, and also made faint with the sight of the fight and of the terrible lions, therefore they desired, ate soon as might be, to prepare to go to rest. Nay, said those of the family, refresh yourselves first with a, morsel of meat; for they had prepared for them a lamb, with the accustomed sauce belonging thereto. (Exod. xii. 21. John i. 29.) For the porter had heard before of their coming, and had told it to them within. So when they had supped, and ended their prayer with a psalm, they desired they might go to rest.

But let us, said Christians if we may be so bold as to choose, be in that chamber that was my hushand's when he was here. So they had them up thither, end they lay all in a room; When they were at rest, Christiana and Mercy entered into discourse about things that were convenient.

Chr. Little did I think. once, when my husband went on pilgrimage, that I should ever have followed.

Mer. And you as little thought of lying in his bed, and in his chamber, to rest as you do now.