228 THE PILGRIM’S PROGRESS.

Grim. Then he swore by the lions, “ But it should,” and therefore bid them turn
aside, for they should not have passage there.

But Great-heart their guide made first his approach unto Can and laid so heavily
at him with his sword, that he forced him to a retreat.

Grim. Then said he that attempted to back the lions, “ Will you slay me upon mine
own ground?”

Great. It is the King’s highway that we are in, and in His way it is that thou hast
placed thy lions; but these women, and these children, though weak, oe hold on
their way in spite of thy lions.

And, with that, he gave him again a downright blow, and brought him upon his
knees. With this blow he also broke his helmet, and with the next he cut off an arm.
Then did the giant roar so hideously, that his voice frighted the women, and yet they
were glad to see him lie sprawling upon the ground. Now, the lions were chained,
and so of themselves could do nothing.

Wherefore, when old Grim, that intended to back them, was dead, Mr. Great-heart
said to the pilgrims, “‘ Come now, and follow me, and no hurt shall happen to you from

the lions.” They therefore went on; but the women trembled as they passed by
them: the boys also looked as if they would die; but they all got by without further
hurt.

 

CHAPTER V.

THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL.

  

unto it; but they made the more haste after this to go thither, because it is
e dangerous travelling there in the night. So, when they were come to the gate,

the guide knocked, and the Porter cried, “ Who is there?” But as soon as
the guide had said “It is I,” he knew his voice, and came down; for the guide had oft -
before that come hither as a conductor of pilgrims. When he was come down he
opened the gate; and, seeing the guide stand just before it (for he saw not the women,
for they were behind him), he said unto him, “ How now, Mr. Great-heart! what is
your business here so late to-night?”