Then I heard of the Christian Brethren, and they received and comforted me; and when I could earn the money for it, I bought this copy of the Holy Gospels.

I have had it these two years now.

I had learned to read by that time, and when I had bought it I wanted nothing so much as a quiet life, away from the haunts of men, where I could read and ponder and study the blessed Word without fear of man." "So you took to the life of a shepherd--a calm and peaceful life, that reminds us of many holy things." "I had tended sheep in my youth, and in these parts, sir, before I took to those wilder ways which well-nigh cost me my life.

I came back; and some remembered me, and I got employment as shepherd.

And here I hope and trust to end my days in peace.