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Rh Why, I thought, replied he, that so my Master, himself was served, and yet he it was that conquered at last,

Matt. When you all have thought what you please, I think God has been wonderfully good unto us, both in bringing us out of this valley, and in delivering us out of the hand of this enemy; for my part, I see no reason Why we should distrust our God any more, since he has now, and in such a place as this, given us such testimony of his love.

Then they got up and went forward. Now a little before them stood an oak; and under it, when they came to it, they found an old pilgrim fast asleep. They knew that he was a pilgrim by his clothes, and his staff, and his girdle.

So the guide, Mr. Great-heart, awaked him; and the old gentleman, as he lifted up his eyes, cried out, What's the matter? Who are you? and what is your business here?

Great. Come, man, be not so hot; here are none but friends. Yet the old man gets up, and stands upon his guard, and will know of them What they are. Then said the guide, My name is Great-heart; I am the guide of these pilgrims, which are going to the Celestial Country.

Then said Mr. Honest, I cry you mercy. I feared that you had been of the company of those that some time ago did rob Little-faith of his money; but now I look better about me, I perceive you are honester people.

Great. Why, What would or could you have done to have helped yourself, if indeed we had been of that company?

Hon. Done! Why, I would have fought as long breath had been in me; and had I so done, I am sure you could never have given me the worst on't; for a Christian can never be overcome, unless he shall yield of himself.

Great. Well said, Father Honest! quoth the guide; for by this I know thou, art a cock of the right kind, for thou hast said the truth.

Hon. And this also I know that thou knowest what true