It is due to his charity if the matter is concealed then.' When she was gone the Jew was disposed to make remarks.

'I truly believe,' he said, 'that it is as you say, that this woman is very virtuous in the sight of her own conscience.' A servant brought them a packet.

The Jew opened it, taking out the chain and the ring reverently and putting them in his breast.

Then they went out into the wind and the rain.
The Jew went to his native city, and the curate accompanied him as far as London.

There he said good-bye to him as to a friend.