24 ¶ Now, he that was the chief judge in the land of En, his name, it was Reding.
25 And he was one of the children of Israel, a man of honour, and of good repute throughout all the land. Also, he was a man that did follow after wisdom, having a full head and abhorring the ways of the foolish.
26 Nevertheless, the rulers did send him to uphold the dignity of En amongst the men of Amer; whereat many wondered, because he was a most fit man.
27 ¶ And there was a certain man, being of the nobles of the land, and his name it was Lanz.
28 And on an occasion he did hold forth concerning peace and concerning the blessings thereof. Wherefore there were some that said, Behold, he is possessed of a bolo.
29 And although he perceived that men, they understood him not, nevertheless he did hold forth again; and his folly was a bye-word in the land.
CHAPTER III.
1 Concerning Ronda. 6 Concerning Yapp. 7 Concerning Smuts. 9 Concerning Barnz. 16 Concerning Rep.
Now he that was chosen for to keep the food of the people, and to be the chief larderer in the land, his name, it was Ronda.