Preview: Section 14

Reading boundary Start: Thus, now when they had talked away Stop after: And serve the Lord with fear.

Having entered the pilgrim way, Christiana, her sons, and Mercy approach the Interpreter’s house, where Christian once received instruction. News of Christiana’s changed purpose has travelled ahead of her.

The household’s teaching works through ordinary sights—tools, animals, plants, and domestic spaces. Precise visible details give each emblem its connection to a habit or danger.