Straightway did Andrew answer him again:—­
  “How could it happen ’mong the tribes of men
  That thou, my friend, hast never heard men tell
  The Savior’s power, how He made known His grace
  Throughout the world—­Son of the Mighty One. 
  Speech gave He to the dumb; the deaf did hear;
  The halt and lepers He made glad in heart,
  Those who long time had suffered, sick of limb,
  Weary and weak, fast bound in misery. 580
  Throughout the towns the blind received their sight,
  Full many men upon the plains of earth
  He woke from death by His almighty word;
  And many another miracle He showed,
  Royally famous, by His mighty strength. 
  Water He blessed before the multitude,
  And bade it turn to wine, a better kind,
  For happiness of men.  Likewise He fed
  Five thousand of mankind with fishes twain 590
  And with five loaves; the companies sat down
  With hearts fatigued, rejoicing in their rest,
  All weary after wandering; on the ground
  Where pleased them best the men received their food. 
  Lo, thou mayst hear, good sir, how, while He lived,
  The Lord of glory by His words and deeds
  Showed love to us-ward, led us by His lore
  To that fair home of joy where men may dwell
  Freely with angels in high blessedness—­
  Even they who after death go to the Lord.” 600

    Again the Ruler of the waves unlocked
  The treasure of His words, and boldly spake:—­
  “That I may truly know, I pray thee tell
  Whether thy Lord showed forth His miracles—­
  Which on the earth for comfort of mankind
  Full many times He worked—­before men’s sight,
  Where bishops, scribes, and princes held discourse
  Sitting in council.  For it seems to me
  That out of envy they contrived this guile, 610
  Led by deep error and the Devil’s lore;
  Those men foredoomed to death too readily
  Gave ear to wicked traitors; their ill fate
  Deceived, misled them, gave them counsel false;
  Weary ’mong weary men they soon must bear
  Torments and biting flames in Satan’s arms.”

    Straightway did Andrew answer him again:—­
  “I tell thee truly that He ofttimes worked
  Wonder on wonder in the sight of men, 620
  Before their rulers; and in secret too
  The Lord of men did deeds of public good,
  Which he devised for their eternal peace.”

    Him answered then the sure Defense of kings:—­
  “Couldst thou, wise hero, warrior strong of heart,
  Tell me in words the wonders that He showed
  In secret, when, as oft, ye sat alone
  In converse with the Lord who rules the skies?”

    Straightway did Andrew answer him again:—­
  “Why dost thou question me with crafty speech,
  My dearest lord, thou who dost truly know 630
  By virtue of thy wisdom every hap.”