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AT THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL 165
was Beelzebub's orchard, and the fruit which grows on his trees is very poisonous."
Then the physician made up some pills which he gave to Matthew, and the boy, though he made wry faces and.cried bitterly, was forced to swallow them. The next day the sickness began to leave him, and soon he was able to walk about the house and the garden.
And now the time was about come for the pilgrims to renew their journey; but, just as they were getting ready to depart, some one knocked on the door.
The porter opened it, and behold, there was Greatheart, the guide, standing on the threshold. He had on his armor, and his sword and shield were at his side. How joyful the pilgrims were to see him !
"I have come to guide and protect you during the rest of your journey," he said. "And here is a bottle of wine and some parched corn which my master has sent for each of you. He has also sent the boys some figs and raisins, to refresh them on the way."
Soon they were ready to depart. They thanked the porter for his kindness, and again set their feet on the King's highway. And Piety, Prudence, and Charity walked a little way with them. |
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