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Rh ſilent, as miſtrufting that he had led him out of the way. And now it began to rain, and thunder, and lighten between in a very dreadful manner, and the water roſe amain.

Then Hopeful groaned in himſelf, ſaying, Oh that I had kept on my way!

Chr. Who could have thought that this path ſhould have led us out of the way?

Hope. ''I was afraid on' t at very firſt and therefore gave you that gentle caution. I would have ſpoke plainer, but that you are older then I.''

Chr. Good Brother be not offended, I am ſorry I have brought thee out of the way, and that I have put thee into ſuch eminent danger; pray my Brother forgive me, I did not do out of of an evil intent.

Hope. Be comforted my Brother for I forgive thee and believe too, that this ſhall be for our good.

Chr. I am glad I have with me a merciful Brother: But we muſt not ſtand thus, let's try to go back again.

Hope. But good Brother let me go before.

Chr. No, if you pleaſe, let me go firſt; that if there be any danger, I Rh