The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1922-02-17

grim had it not been for the weapons
the fair damsels in the castle Beauti-
full The battle being over there came
hand with some of the leaves of the
Tree of Life, wherewith Christian
stanched his wounds.
Now at the end of this valley was
another still more dread called the
Valley of the Shadow of Death. On
its right was a very deep ditch into
which the blind have led the blind in
all ages, while on the left was dam
gerous quag the which if even a good
man were to fall into it he could find
no bottom for his foot to stand on.
Good Christian was the more put to it
seeing that the pathway was exceed
| ing narrow, and as he went on he
| sighed bitterly. About the middle of
this valley was there also the mouth of
| He'll, out of which came dismal flame
and smoke. When the fiends came up
to this entrance he cried out in a We
hement voice, 81 will walk in the
strength of the Lord God" whereat
| they gave back.
Having passed through this valley
he came up with his friend Faithful,
who had, though Christian knew it
not, followed him out of the City of
Destruction. Then was there much
discourse between the two Pilgrims as
| to the perils through which they had
come, with faithful telling of his es-
cape from Madam Wanton, as well as
| from the old man with the three
daughters, the Lust of the Flesh, the
Lust of the Eyes and the Pride of
Life. Also did Faithful tell of his en-
counters with Arrogance, Pride and
Worldly-glory. But the worst of them
all was with Shame, bold-faced fell
low who would never have done speak
ing against all good men and things.
Then I saw in my dream that they
presently came to the town of Vanity,
! where is a fair called Vanity Fair
Here is there at all times much noise
and folly, with the buying and SELL
| ing of such foolish wares as have CIV
en- the town its fame. The people of
the fair, taking the Pilgrims for out
| landish men and bedlams, made a
great gazing at them. Likewise were
they not a little amused that Chris
tan and Faithful, setting very light
by all their merchandise, did speak eX-
hortingly. Much hubbub did follow
thereon, during which the Pilgrims
| were cast into Jail. At a convenient
time they were brought forth to trial
before the Lord Hategood, witness be-
| ing given against them by such base
fellows as Envy, Superstition and
Pickthank. Among the jurors We're Mr.
Nogood, Mr. Malice, Mr.. Lovelust and
suchlike, by whom good Faithful was
condemned. After much persecution
they burned him to ashes at the stake,
whereat 1 saw in my dream that a
chariot with horses carried him up to
the Celestial Gate by the nearest way.
AS for Christian He that rules all
things released him from prison, so
that he went on his way in company
with one Hopeful, who had followed
to great fortress called Doubling
Castle, the owner of which was Giant
Despair, who took them prisoners.
Now Giant Despair had to his wife a
woman named Diffidence. So when
he was gone to bed he told her what
he had done, to wit that he had taken
couple of prisoners, and asked her
what he should do with them. Her
| counsel was that he should advise
them to make away with themselves.
So when morning was come he goes
to them with very surly manner,
| telling them that, as they were never
like to get out of his dungeon, they
should end themselves with knife, hal
ter or poison. When they desired him
to let them go he looked very ugly
upon them, and rushing at them had
doubtless made an end to them him
self but that he fell in fit to which
he was subject, and lost the use of his
hand.
Thus escaping from Giant Despair,
they came to the Delectable Noun
|
herds, knowledge, Experience, Watch
full and Sincere, who took them by the
hand and had them to their tents. Also
did they lead them forth to the top
of high hill called Clear, from which
they might spy the Celestial Gate
through perspective glass.
Then saw in my dream that Chris
tan and Hopeful, going down the
mountains and passing through the
country of Conceit, got over to land
called the Enchanted Ground, and thus
into the country of Beulah, whose air
was sweet. Their way lying directly
| through it, they solaced themselves
there, listening to the singing of birds
and seeing the flowers appear in the
earth.
the City of Zion, which was built of
pearls and precious stones, and the
streets paved with gold. Also l saw
| that as they went on there met them
two men in raiment that shone. You
have but two difficulties more to
meet" said they, "and then you are
in the City,"
| Now further saw that betwixt them
and the Gate was the River of Death.
There was no bridge over it, and the
river was deep. At sight thereof the
| Pilgrims were much stunned, asking
if there was no other way. Being told
there was none they addressed them
selves to the water.
Having entered it Christian began
to sink, but Hopeful cried: BE of
good cheer, my brother. feel the bot
TOM" But as for Christian a great
| darkness and horror foil ,Ipon him in