Great. Do they think they shall know themselves, then? or that they shall rejoice to see themselves in that happiness? And if they think they shall know and do this, why not know others, and rejoice in their welfare also? Again, since relations are our second self, though that state will cease there, yet why may it not be wisely concluded that we shall be more glad to see them there than to see they are wanting?
Valiant. Well, I perceive whereabouts you are as to this. Have you any more things to ask me about my beginning to come on pilgrimage?
Great. Yes. Were your father and mother willing that you should become a pilgrim?
Valiant. Oh, no; they used all means imaginable to persuade me to stay at home.
Great. Why, what could they say against it?
Valiant. They said it was an idle life; and, if I myself were not inclined to sloth and laziness, I would never favor a pilgrim's condition.
Great. And what did they say else?
Valiant. Why, they told me that it was a dangerous way: "Yea, the most dangerous way in the world," said they, "is that which the pilgrims go."
Great. Did they show you wherein this way is so dangerous?
Valiant. Yes; and that in many particulars.