6 And the things that they did do made all men wonder, for they avoided not the hardships of their brothers, but shared with them the trials on the way.
7 ¶ And certain of the damsels did contrive for to get them work at the hands of the governors; and they did go unto those places where the business of war, it was carried on.
8 And after the work of the day, it was come to an end, then would they foregather, and they would commune, the one with the other. And they would say,
9 Hast thou seen the new captain that be come unto our room? Verily, he hath a countenance that pleaseth me mightily, and his eyes, they be blue; moreover, there is hair upon his lip that tempteth exceedingly.
10 Also, he hath looked upon me with a look; and, peradventure, I have found favour in his eyes. Yea, notwithstanding that men do say he hath got shekels in abundance, nevertheless, I have a feeling towards him in spite of it.
11 And the damsel unto whom she did speak, she would make answer, and she would say, Verily, there are many that will envy thee because of thy captain. And now will I tell thee something also.
12 There is a certain man and he is of an high rank, being even one that captains do salute. And he is that man who doth say unto me the things that I shall write.
13 And after that I have brought the writing unto him and he hath made his mark upon it, then doth he reward me; and the manner of the reward, it is a kiss.
14 Peradventure in a little time he will make him an arrangement for to meet me afterwards, the better to say unto me all those things that a man, who loveth much, doth speak to the maiden that hath him.
15 And, because thou art my friend, therefore shalt thou be welcome to mine house when the time cometh that we be wed.