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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...which Knowledge said was surely so. If one would choose between the false and true Choose not by what folk seem, but what they do. Knowledge and Courage and Steadfast were mine, These I forso... More

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1909 Excerpt: ...which Knowledge said was surely so. If one would choose between the false and true Choose not by what folk seem, but what they do. Knowledge and Courage and Steadfast were mine, These I forsook for Falsepride's raiment fine, For Faintheart's flattery, Selfishness' greed, And they forsook me in my utmost need. Oh, gentle Steadfast, thou who wert so true, I lost my heart's best friend in losing you! Bows head on arms. Steadfast (who has entered softly, steals up to him and lays hand on his shoulder). Nay, did you think so far from you I'd wend, I, who had promised you to be your friend? The Little Pilgrim (much moved). Ye did return! Steadfast. Aye, for my heart did ache To leave you friendless. The Little Pilgrim (with shame). I did you forsake, And ye forgive it! Steadfast (smiling). 'Tis a little thing When comrades seek the City of the King. Here comes the inn-wife. Enter Dame Decision, left. Have you brought a light? Dame Decision (giving lantern to Pilgrim). The Lantern of Discernment, shining bright To guide your footsteps. The Little Pilgrim (taking it). Much I thank you, Dame. Dame Decision (to Pilgrim). Take up your staff. Fail not to tend the flame (indicates lantern). The music of Joyousness is heard without. Now speed you forth, with comrades leal to dwell. Exit Pilgrim and Steadfast. Dame Decision stands at door watching them. They take the path together. All is well! Curtain EPILOGUE Spoken by Dame Decision Ye who have listened to our play, Beheld the Pilgrim on his way And seen, how by Discernment's light He learned at length to choose the right, Mock not his stumbling. Vanity Hath beguiled stronger ones than he. Pilgrims along the selfsame road Are we, with wallet, staff, or load. His pitfalls are our own. Let us beware Selfish enticements, F...

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