The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

Then Christian cried aloud, "Ho! Ho! Wait for me, and I will be your
companion.”
At that, Faithful looked behind him — and Christian called again,
"Stop, wait until I catch up to you!”
But Faithful answered, "No, I am running for my life, for the Avenger of
Blood is behind me!”
At this, Christian roused, and putting forth all his strength, quickly
caught up with Faithful, and even ran past him — so the last became the
first. Then Christian smugly smiled, because he had gotten ahead of
Faithful — but, not watching where he was going — he suddenly
stumbled and fell, and was unable to get back up, until Faithful came to
help him.
Then I saw in my dream, that they went on very amiably together, and
had sweet conversation about the things that had happened to each of
them on their pilgrimage.
CHRISTIAN: "My honored and well-beloved brother, I am glad that I
have caught up with you; and that God has made us so like-minded,
that we can walk as companions in this very pleasant path."
FAITHFUL: "I had thought, dear friend, to have had your company much
sooner; for you started out before me — therefore I was forced to come
alone thus far."
CHRISTIAN: "How long did you stay in the City of Destruction, before
you set out on your pilgrimage?"
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