When they were returned out of the garden from the bath, the Interpreter took them, and looked upon them, and said unto them, "Fair as the moon." Then he called for the seal wherewith they used to be sealed that were washed in this bath. So the seal was brought, and he set his mark upon them, that they might be known in the places whither they were yet to go; and the mark was set between their eyes. This seal added greatly to their beauty, for it was an ornament to their faces. It also added to their glory, and made their countenances more like those of angels. [Sidenote: CLOTHED IN WHITE RAIMENT] Then said the Interpreter again to the maid that waited upon these women, "Go into the vestry, and fetch out garments for these people." So she went and fetched out white raiment and laid it down before him; so he commanded them to put it on; it was fine linen, white and clean. When the women were thus adorned, they seemed to be afraid one of the other, for that they could not see that glory each one had in herself, which they could see in each other. Now, therefore, they began to esteem each other better than themselves. For "You are fairer than I am," said one; and "You are more beautiful than I am," said another. The children also stood amazed, to see into what fashion they were brought. The Interpreter then called for a man-servant of his, one Great-heart, and bid him take sword, and helmet, and shield, and "Take these my daughters," said he, "and conduct them to the house called Beautiful, at which place they will rest next." So he took his weapons, and went before them; and the Interpreter said, "God speed!" Those also that belonged to the family sent them away with many a good wish. So they went on their way and sang: "This place hath been our second stage: Here we have heard and seen Those good things that from age to age To others hid have been. The Dunghill-raker, Spider, Hen, The Chicken, too, to me Have taught a lesson: let me then Conformed to it be. "The Butcher, Garden, and the Field, The Robin and his bait, Also the Rotten Tree, doth yield Me argument of weight: To move me for to watch and pray, To strive to be sincere, To take my cross up day by day, And serve the Lord with fear." CHAPTER IV. THE CROSS AND THE CONSEQUENCES.