But he considered again that he had no armour for his back, and therefore thought that to turn his back to him might give him greater advantage, with ease to pierce him with his darts; therefore he resolved to venture and stand his ground." "I come on them in bed sometimes, and sometimes from behind." The words of my Apollyon came across my mind.

Should I speak and seek counsel ?--What was that?
It was a tear that fell upon my hand as it lay across my mother's lap.

Since the day when father left us I had never seen her weep.
Was it for my deceit?
I looked up again and saw that her eyes were brimming with sorrow.

My fears and doubts were forgotten.

I would speak and tell her all my tale.
"Mother." Somewhat ashamed at being discovered, she dried her eyes and tried to smile--a poor pitiful smile, with the veriest ghost of joy in it.
"Yes, Jasper." "Is Apollyon still alive ?" "He stands for the powers of evil, Jasper, and they are always alive." "But, I mean, does he walk about the world like a man?
Is he _really_ alive ?" "Why, no, Jasper.