such as Christian could pass through, and where no man dwelt. So
that here he was worst put to it than in his fight with Apollyon,
which by and by we shall see.

As he drew near the Shadow of Death he met with two men, to whom
Christian thus spoke: To what place do you go?

Men.--Back! Back! and we would have you do the same if you prize
life and peace.

Christian.--But why?

Men.--We went on as far as we durst.

Christian.--What then have you seen?

Men.--Seen! Why the Valley of the Shadow of Death; but by dint of
good luck we caught sight of what lay in front of it, ere we came
up. Death doth spread out his wings there. In a word it is a
place full of bad men, where no law dwells.

Christian.--I see not yet, by what you have told me, but that
this is my way to Zion.

Men.--Be it thy way then; we will not choose it for ours.

So they took their leave, and Christian went on, but still with
his drawn sword in his hand, for fear lest he should meet once
more with a foe.