And it became so (came to pass) within such time.

[1035] stelen = go away stealthily or secretly.

[1036]

Ne min dede abraham helen, Nor my deed from Abraham hide.

[1037] sinne dwale = complaint of sin (see l. [1220]); dwale may be taken as an adj. = grievous, mischievous. [1038] miries dale, an error for mirie dale = pleasant dale. See l. [1121].

[1039]-40

ðo adde abram-is herte sor,

for loth his newe wunede ðor,

Then had Abraham's heart grief,

For Lot, his nephew, dwelt there.