I took notice, that _Christian_ was now so amazed, he did not know his own voice: for just as he was over-against the mouth of the pit, one of the wicked ones stepped up softly, and whispered many grievous blasphemies to him, which he verily thought had proceeded from his own mind. When he had travelled thus for some time, he heard the voice of one before him, saying, _Though I walk through the valley of the Shadow of Death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me_. Then he was glad, hoping to have company by and by; so he hasted on, and in awhile the day broke. Then said _Christian_, _He hath turned the Shadow of Death, into the morning_. He now looked back, not out of a desire to return, but to see the dangers he had gone through. He feared them more before; but he saw them now more clearly, because of the light of the day. And about this time the sun arose, which was another mercy. For as dangerous as the first part of the valley was, the second was more dangerous still. The way from the place where he now stood, even to the end, being so full of snares, traps, and nets; and also of pits, deep holes, and shelvings down, that, had it now been dark, he must have perished. Then said he, _His candle shineth on my head, and, by his light, I go through darkness_. In this light he walked to the end of the valley, and came to a small ascent; from whence looking forward, he saw _Faithful_ a little way before him; to whom _Christian_ cried, “Stay, stay, till I come up.” But _Faithful_ answered, “No; I cannot stay for none; I am upon my life; the avenger of blood is behind me.” At this _Christian_ was somewhat moved, and putting forth all his strength, he soon got up with _Faithful_, and outwent him. So the last was first. Then did _Christian_ smile, because he had got the start of his brother: but not taking heed to his feet, he suddenly stumbled and fell; nor could he rise again, till _Faithful_ came to help him. Then I saw in my dream, they went lovingly on together, discoursing of many things. _Christian._ How long after me did you stay in the city of _Destruction_? _Faith._ Till I could stay no longer; it being in every one’s mouth, that the city would shortly be destroyed with fire from heaven. _Christian._ But why then did no more of them come with you? _Faith._ I do not think they firmly believed it, else they could not have staid there. _Christian._ Did you hear no talk of neighbour _Pliable_? _♦Faith._ O yes: he is now despised of all. He is seven times worse than if he had never set out. ♦ “Christian” replaced with “Faith” _Christian._ But why should they despise him, since they despise the way which he forsook? _Faith._ They say, “O hang him: he is a turncoat; he was not true to his profession.” God _has stirred up his enemies to hiss at him, and make him a proverb, because he has forsaken the way_. _Christian._ Did you escape the slough of _Despond_?