Being ashamed, they lied, and said they were married; that they had been privately married.
Then the old foreigner's hurt was healed, and he forgave and blessed them.

After that, they were able to continue their sin without concealment.

By-and-bye the foreigner's wife died; and presently he followed after her.

Friends of the family assembled to mourn; and among the mourners sat the two young sinners.

The will was opened and solemnly read.