Below him in the stream another Elder still waited to baptise a man and woman; but those who had been above him in the river were gone, and his own work was done.
He ascended the bank, and stood looking back at the Elder who remained in the stream.

This man was now coming out of the water, having performed his office for the last one who waited.

He called to Joel Rae: "Don't stand there, Brother Rae.

Hurry and get to your fire and your warm drink and your supper, or you'll be bed-fast with the chills." "It has been a glorious day, Brother Maltby!" "Truly, a great work has been begun, thanks to you--but hurry, man! you are freezing.

Get to your fireside.