As Christian took his lone walk he saw one cross the field to meet him, and their hap was to meet just as they did cross the same way. The man's name was Mr. Worldly-wiseman. Hence Mr. Worldly-wiseman thus held some talk with Christian.
Wor.—"How now, good friend; where dost thou go bent down with such a weight?"
Chr.—"As big a load, in sooth, as I think a poor wight had in his life! I am bound for yon small gate in front of me; for there, as I am told, I shall be put in a way to be rid of my huge load."
Wor.—"Wilt thou give heed to me, if I tell thee what course to take?"
Chr.—"If what you say be good, I will; for I stand in need of a wise guide."
Wor.—"Who bid thee go this way to be rid of thy load?"
Chr.—"A man that I thought was high and great; his name, as my mind serves me, is Evangelist."