I know he has done a great deal for good in that way; aye, and he
has the skill to cure those who, from the loads they bear, are
not quite sound in their wits. To him as I said, you may go and
get help. His house in but a mile from this place, and should he
not be at home, he has a son whose name is Civility, who can do
it just as well as his sire. There, I say, you may go to get rid
of your load. I would not have you go back to your old home, but
you can send for your wife and babes, and you will find that food
there is cheap and good.

Now was Christian brought to a stand; but by and by he said, Sir,
which is my way to this good man's house?

Worldly Wiseman.--Do you see that hill?

Christian.--Yes, I do.

Worldly Wiseman.--By that hill you must go, and the first house
you come to is his.

So Christian went out of his way to find Mr. Legality's house to
seek for help.

But, lo, when he had got close up to the hill, it was so steep
and high that he had fear lest it should fall on his head; so he
stood still, for he knew not what to do. His load, too, was of
more weight to him than when he was on the right road. Then came
flames of fire out of the hill, that made him quake for fear lest
he should be burnt. And now it was a great grief to him that he
had lent his ear to Worldly Wiseman; and it was well that he just