"Six months ago when I sheltered you in my house, it was I who pitied you.

Now we have changed parts and it is you who pity me.

But sit down and tell me how you got here." "It's fifteen days now since I was told of your misfortune," began the young man slowly in a low voice as he stared at the light.

"I started at once and have been seeking you from mountain to mountain.

I've traveled over nearly the whole of two provinces." "In order not to shed innocent blood," continued the old man, "I have had to flee.