matters; he was also a comely person, well-spoken, and very
successful in his undertakings.

Wherefore the hearts of the townsmen were transported with joy when
they saw that the Prince himself was so taken with Mr. Experience,
that he would needs make him a captain over a band of men.

So with one consent they bowed the knee before Emmanuel, and with a
shout said, 'Let Emmanuel live for ever!' Then said the Prince to
the young gentleman, whose name was Mr. Experience, 'I have thought
good to confer upon thee a place of trust and honour in this my
town of Mansoul.' Then the young man bowed his head and
worshipped. 'It is,' said Emmanuel, 'that thou shouldest be a
captain, a captain over a thousand men in my beloved town of
Mansoul.' Then said the captain, 'Let the King live!' So the
Prince gave out orders forthwith to the King's secretary, that he
should draw up for Mr. Experience a commission to make him a
captain over a thousand men. 'And let it be brought to me,' said
he, 'that I may set to my seal.' So it was done as it was
commanded. The commission was drawn up, brought to Emmanuel, and
he set his seal thereto. Then, by the hand of Mr. Waiting, he sent
it away to the captain.

Now as soon as the captain had received his commission, he sounded
his trumpet for volunteers, and young men came to him apace; yea,
the greatest and chief men in the town sent their sons, to be
listed under his command. Thus Captain Experience came under
command to Emmanuel, for the good of the town of Mansoul. He had
for his lieutenant one Mr. Skilful, and for his cornet one Mr.
Memory. His under officers I need not name. His colours were the