16 And, behold, as he proceeded on his way and was come nigh unto the place of his abode, suddenly a great darkness overcame him so that he became as one that is blind.
17 And all the people that were with him in the carriage were dismayed and they did rise upon their feet, and did mingle, the one with the other.
18 And he that had authority in that carriage spake unto them and commanded them that they should sit down. And they sat them down.
19 And it came to pass that, after the young man had sat him down, behold, his right hand was taken from him and it was squeezed.
20 And even as he pondered on this strange thing that was happening unto him, behold, he was bereft of his left hand also, and it was squeezed.
21 And he was taken unawares and knew not what to do, for he was a young man and righteous, and he was married unto a wife.
22 Therefore, he sat him still and did wait for whatsoever might come unto him. And, lo, presently there was a kiss given unto him upon the left cheek; and, afterwards, was there a kiss upon his right cheek also.
23 Yea, both upon the right cheek and upon the left cheek did he get him the kisses, and it was for a long time.
24 And the kisses that did fall upon his left cheek were a warming lot and pleasurable; and the others, they were cold. Therefore did he turn him about for to lean towards the side that was hot.
25 And, behold, his cheeks were seized upon the instant between two hands that were soft; and the one that was upon his left side did kiss him with earnestness upon the mouth so that he trembled at the touch. And because he was become enamoured of the pastime, therefore did he return the kiss for a long spell.