do you go with such a load on your back?

Christian.--In truth, it is a load; and if you ask me where I go,
I must tell you, Sir, I must go the The Wicket Gate in front of
me, for there I shall be put in a way to get quit of my load.

Worldly Wiseman.--Have you not a wife and babes?

Christian.--Yes, but with this load I do not seem to care for
them as I did; and, in truth, I feel as if I had none.

Worldly Wiseman.--Will you hear me if I speak my mind to you?

Christian.--If what you say be good, I will, for I stand much in
need of help.

Worldly Wiseman.--I would urge you then, with all speed, to get
rid of your load; for you will not be at rest till then.

Christian.--That is just what I seek to do. But there is no man
in our land who can take if off me.

Worldly Wiseman.--Who bade you go this way to be rid of it?

Christian.--One that I took to be a great and true man; his name
is Evangelist.

Worldly Wiseman.--Hark at what I say: there is no worse way in
the world than that which he has sent you, and that you will find
if you take him for your guide. In this short time you have met