CONCLUSION. Now, Reader, I have told my Dream to thee, Or to thyself, or neighbour: but take heed Of doing good, will but thyself abuse; By misinterpreting, evil ensues. Take heed also that thou be not extreme, In playing with the outside of my Dream; Nor let my figure or similitude Put thee into a laughter or a feud. Leave this for boys and fools; but as for thee, Do thou the substance of my matter see. Put by the curtains, look within the veil, Turn up my metaphors, and do not fail. There, if thou seekest them, such things thoul't find, As will be helpful to an honest mind. What of my dross thou findest there, be bold I know not but 'twill make me dream again. THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS FROM THIS WORLD TO THAT WHICH IS TO COME. PART II. DELIVERED UNDER THE SIMILITUDE OF A DREAM: WHEREIN IS SET FORTH THE MANNER OF THE SETTING OUT OF CHRISTIAN'S WIFE AND CHILDREN; THEIR DANGEROUS JOURNEY; AND SAFE ARRIVAL AT THE DESIRED COUNTRY. I HAVE USED SIMILITUDES." HOSEA, C. XII. V. X. LONDON: JOHN MAJOR. M.DCCC.XXIX. |