The next day they took him, and had him into the armory, where they showed him all manner of equipments which their Lord had provided for pilgrims, as sword, shield, helmet, breastplate, of all-prayer, and shoes that would not wear out. And there was here enough of this to harness[1] out as many men for the service of their Lord as there be stars in the heaven for multitude.
They also showed him some of the things with which some of his servants had done wonderful deeds. They showed him Moses’ rod; the hammer and nail with which Jael slew Sisera; the pitchers, trumpets, and lamps too, with which Gideon put to flight the armies of Midian. Then they showed him the ox-goad wherewith Shamgar slew six hundred men. They showed him also the jawbone with which Samson did such mighty feats. They showed him, moreover, the sling and stone with which David slew Goliah of Gath; they showed him, besides, many excellent things, with which Christian was much delighted. This done, they went to their rest again.
Then I saw in my dream, that on the morrow he got up to go forward, but they desired him to stay till the next day also; and then, said they, we will, if the day be clear, show you the Delectable Mountains; which, they said, would yet further add to his comfort, because they were nearer the desired haven than the place where at present he way; so he consented and stayed. When the morning was up, they had him to the top of the house, and bid him look south. So he did, and behold, at a great distance, he saw most pleasant mountainous country, beautified with woods, vineyards, fruits of all sorts, flowers also, with springs
- ↑ Harness: To arm; from harness, an old word for armor.
