3 But they lodging at his house that night, the man was freed of his disorder.
4 And when they were preparing early in the morning to go forward on their jouney, the new-married person hindered them, and provided a noble entertainment for them.
5 But going forward on the morrow, they came to another city, and saw three women going from a certain grave with great weeping.
6 When St. Mary saw them, she spake to the girl who was their companion, saying, Go and inquire of them, what is the matter with them, and what misfortune has befallen them?
7 When the girl asked them, they made her no answer, but asked her again, Who are ye? and where are you going? For the day is far spent, and night is at hand.
8 We are travellers, saith the girl, and we are seeking for an inn to lodge at.
9 They replied, Go along with us, and lodge with us.
10 They then followed them, and were introduced into a new house, well furnished with all sorts of furniture.
11 Now it was winter-time, and the girl went into the parlour where these women were, and found them weeping and lamenting as before.
12 By them stood a mule, covered over with silk, and an ebony collar hanging down from his neck, whom they kissed and were feeding.