ſilent, as miſtrufting that he had led him out of the way.Reaſoning between Chriſtian and Hopeful 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.
Christians repentance for leading his brother out of the way 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