The hordes of the Blemmyes have lately shown themselves there; keep your eye on them, and when the wild bands are plotting some fresh outbreak you can warn the watch on the mountain-peaks; how to cross the sea and so outstrip them, it will be your business to find out.

Do you feel bold enough and capable of accomplishing this task?
Yes?
So I expected! Now may the Lord guide you.
I will take care of your father, and his blessing and your mother's will rest upon you if you sincerely repent, and if you now do your duty." "You shall learn that I am a man," cried Hermas with sparkling eyes.

"My bow and arrows are lying in your cave, I will fetch them and then--aye! you shall see whether you sent the right man on the errand.

Greet my father, and once more give me your hand." Paulus grasped the boy's right hand, drew him to him, and kissed his forehead with fatherly tenderness.

Then he said, "In my cave, under the green stone, you will find six gold-pieces; take three of them with you on your journey.