So they had them up thither, and they lay all in a room. When they were at rest, Christiana and Mercy entered into discourse about things that were convenient.
Chr. Little did I think once, when my husband went on pilgrimage, that I should ever have followed.
Mer. And you as little thought of lying in his bed, and in his chamber to rest, as you do now.
Chr. And much less did I ever think of seeing his face with comfort, and of worshipping the Lord the King with him; and yet now I believe I shall.
Mer. Hark! don't you hear a noise?
Chr. Yes, it is, as I believe, a noise of music, for joy that we are here.
Mer. Wonderful! Music in the house, music in the heart, and music also in heaven, for joy that we are here!
MERCY'S DREAM
Thus they talked a while, and then betook themselves to sleep. So in the morning, when they were awake, Christiana said to Mercy, "What was the matter, that you did laugh in your sleep to-night? I suppose you were in a dream."
Mer. So I was, and a sweet dream it was; but are you sure I laughed?