THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS
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I saw then, in my dream, that Hopeful looked back, and saw Ignorance, whom they had left behind, coming after. Look, said he to Christian, how far yonder youngster loitereth behind.
Chr. Aye, aye, I see him: he careth not for our company.
Hope. But I think it would not have hurt him, had he kept pace with us hitherto.
Chr. That is true; but I warrant you he thinketh otherwise.
Hope. That I think he doth; but, however, let us tarry for him.
So they did.
Then Christian said to him, Come away, man; why do you stay so behind?
Ignor. You go so fast I cannot keep pace with you. Do you go on before; I must stay awhile behind.
