Andrew Cassels Brown

“ And he that leaveth his footprint behind, his foolishness doth condemn him.
5 But whosoever sinneth with prudence, that man shall be exalted unto heaven, and his name, it shall exhale a perfume very sweet.
6 A damsel blusheth because of thee; verily, she is sick of love. If there be an asp in the house, embrace it; it were better this than that.
7 For the thongs with which thou thinkest to have bound her, fool! they are knotted about thyself.
8 The wages of sin is death, but a wife may be given even unto the righteous. ”

“ And scandal, it is the father of more children than are.
12 Judge not a man according to the look of him, else shalt thou be many times deceived.
13 For the brightest button, is it the chief upon thy raiment? Nay, neither doth it support thy necessary garment.
14 The young man, he loveth easily, but at two score years he waxeth discreet.
15 The damsel, she loveth easily, and at two score years she waxeth easier.
16 In the heat of the desert, then think of Hell, for it is a pleasant thought that will comfort thee somewhat.
17 Thine enemy hurleth a missile. ”

“ It cometh through the air for to out thee. If thou art a fool, remove not from that place. But if thou art wise, then haste thee quickly away.
18 For every snail hath its shell, and he getteth it on his back; but the laggard, he getteth it in the neck.
19 Howbeit, it is not always the quick man that goeth first over the top.
20 A damsel inclineth towards thee. She regardeth thee with soft eyes and there is meaning in her glance.
21 Peradventure thou hast a blot upon the beauty of thy face which annoyeth thee continually. ”

“ Verily, a pin that lieth in the way, it is of more account than a spike that lifteth its head at a distance.
26 Even so, the iron heel of Hu, it levelleth all things; neither shall any man presume to withstand it.
27 And after he was finished speaking, he sent out messengers unto the four corners of the earth, instructing them that they should tell these things unto all peoples.
28 ¶ Now Wudro, the son of Wyl, after that he had made him war, he cried not out from the housetops concerning the things he would do, but he gat him about for to do them. ”

“ And he was a man given over to fatness, so that even in his resting moments he was continually out of breath.
28 And the Lord High Physician spake unto him in these words, saying, Stand thou upon thy right leg, and hop; and he did hop.
29 And the Lord High Physician spake unto him again, saying, Stand thou now upon thy left leg, and hop; and he did hop upon his left leg also.
30 And, behold, his stomach, it did shake before him, for it was of a size, and loose withal. Wherefore, the hopping of him, it was a matter of delight. ”

“ And she would make answer unto him and she would say, Thine handmaiden, she is a stranger in the city,
28 Nevertheless, she hath received a warning concerning men, that they be wicked and full of naughtiness. ”

“ CHAPTER IV 1 Willi vexeth the men of Amer. 6 Wudro warneth Willi. 10 Who taketh counsel of his chief captains. 17 And continueth in his evil ways. 21 The men of Amer make them war. 23 Willi derideth them publicly. 28 Wudro getteth him on with it. 36 And the voice of peace is heard over the waters.
Now there was great vexation of spirit amongst the men of Amer, for the servants of Willi, the king of Hu, they conspired together and they did sink the ships of Amer in the sea.
2 And whensoever a man of Amer did perish because of it, then did Willi write him an epistle concerning the matter. ”

“ And the hire, it shall be at a price.
28 But if the young man was ill-favoured nor found favour in the eyes of the charioteer because he carried a mean look, then would the charioteer say unto him,
29 Begone, thou man of little promise, for what have I to do with thee? Also, the wheels of my chariot are lacking in wind, and I am a man that hath an empty tank. ”

“ Now there came a time when there was no more food in En save only enough for to feed the people.
2 And the gluttons of the land cried out in their vexation, because they glutted them no more.
3 And it became a custom amongst the people that they should hie them unto the bazaar for to wait without the portal of it.
4 ¶ And they would gather themselves together in a line hoping that, perchance, a little meat would be vouchsafed unto them.
5 And they did complain loudly amongst themselves and did make their faces of a length; and they cursed the rulers shamefully. ”

“ Nay, rather doth it entice him because it sitteth aloof. Do thou, therefore, in like manner.
20 ¶ When a young man speaketh unto thee concerning a miracle that hath saved him his life, then open thine eyes into his, and call him wonderful.
21 For in this manner shalt thou remove the credit of it from the miracle and he will believe thy words. And he will perceive in thee a multitude of charms that erstwhile had been hid.
22 ¶ When a young man embraceth thee, say not unto him that he is the first for to do it; else will he think that thou speakest lies ”

“ Also, it is a secret.
14 And I did ope mine ears full wide for to hear, notwithstanding that he was that manner of man that expoundeth nought save only the things that be secret.
15 And he did say unto his friend, Nevertheless, because thou hast an open countenance and art, moreover, that man whom my soul loveth,
16 Therefore dost thou prevail upon me to impart unto thee that which thou shalt tell unto no man.
17 ¶ For I, even I, am he that did write the Book that is of Artemas. ”

“ Now there was in the host of En a great number of men that did come from afar off; neither considered they distance as anything against the righteousness of a just cause.
2 And there were men of Anz, and men of Cann, and men of Ind, and men of Saf, and men that did come from other lands also. And all of them were hardy men and full of valour, so that no man could say concerning them, Behold, these people, they are more valiant than the others. ”

“ Yea, notwithstanding that men do say he hath got shekels in abundance, nevertheless, I have a feeling towards him in spite of it.
11 And the damsel unto whom she did speak, she would make answer, and she would say, Verily, there are many that will envy thee because of thy captain. And now will I tell thee something also.
12 There is a certain man and he is of an high rank, being even one that captains do salute. And he is that man who doth say unto me the things that I shall write. ”

“ And they did put on sackcloth and ashes, and their faces they did smear with mud, crying out in a loud voice, and saying,
22 Now is the end of all things, and now the end of En. Verily, we are thrown in the dust at the feet of our enemies, for the rulers are turned against us. ”

“ CHAPTER VII. 1 Concerning the peace-mongers. 8 Willi speaketh concerning peace. 10 And expoundeth the meaning of the word. 15 Artemas beholdeth a vision. 21 Wherein David slayeth his thousands. 26 And meeteth with Willi and Mud.
Now there were certain men in the land of En, and their talk was for ever concerning peace. ”

“ Therefore it is meet that he should also have done a little for himself.
9 ¶ When thou choosest a young man for to husband thee, mark him with great circumspection, and regard him closely, how he behaveth against thy lures. ”

“ And a man that is not insured, to die were the last of his follies.
22 Moreover, because the card of his exemption, it was lost, therefore, in either case, he was become of the fighters of En.
23 Yea, even though he were possessed of the joker, nevertheless, it availed him nothing; for it was a new game, and the joker was not in the pack.
24 ¶ And certain of the people did gather them victuals secretly and in great abundance, and they did put them on one side and they did hoard. ”

“ And they said unto the keeper of the inn that was there, We have come from a very distant city, and we have journeyed the whole night through. And, now, behold, we are fatigued, and there is no strength left in us.
39 And because the young man, he forgat not the damsel's name again, therefore were they permitted for to seek their couch. And they slumbered heavily during all that day.
CHAPTER XVI. 1 The scribe goeth forth. 4 He receiveth warning. 6 Concerning a certain damsel. 15 The infernal regions. 18 A certain woman maketh inquiry. 21 A guardian of the peace admonisheth him. ”

“ And Sophia, that was sister unto Willi, the king of Hu, she had taken him to husband. Yea, verily, she had taken him.
12 And Tino was a crafty man and artful. And whensoever he did speak, behold, there was oil upon his words, so that afterwards he could slide them both this way and also that way, as did him most advantage.
13 Verily, he was as full of lies as the hide of a dog is full of fleas; and he was for ever scheming for to hurt the people of En. ”

“ And he ordained that they should go up. Yea, all the Levites, that were also Cohens, he gave them leave for to join the host of En. And some of them rejoiced.
8 Now whensoever a man stood forth for to fight amongst the children of Israel, being the fighting Judæans, or King David's Own, or the Kosher Cavalry, then did they send unto the chief physician for to make trial of his aptness. ”

“ CHAPTER XI. 1 Concerning one that abhorred strange tongues. 3 He meeteth with a damsel. 14 And falleth unto her. 15 Concerning the writing on the board. 24 A certain man disturbeth his companions. 29 He is delivered from tribulation. 33 Whereby another suffereth in his stead.
Concerning sundry happenings that befell the fighters of En when they went out with the host.
2 Now there was a certain man that went unto the war. And when he was arrived nigh unto the camp, he was commanded to seek a certain habitation and to sojourn there. ”

“ And some of them did come unto En for to be with the host; and some of them did fight against the men of Hu in Geaf, being that land which was next unto Saf.
21 And they prospered exceedingly in their enterprises, so that they were famed for renown amongst all the peoples of the earth. ”

“ CHAPTER XIII. 1 Darkness continueth in the city. 2 The damsels rejoice. 4 The young men rejoice. 6 The maidens of an age rejoice. 9 A certain man loseth his spouse. 21 He findeth consolation. 24 The ways of the young things.
Now the rulers ordained that the city of Lon, it should continue in darkness ”

“ CHAPTER VIII. 1 Sundry happenings in En. 5 The women are full of foreboding. 10 Concerning the Flag Days. 14 The men cry aloud. 18 And are succoured. 20 Concerning lotteries. 29 Much money is brought by the people. 30 Wherefore the rulers awaken. ”