5 And when she was shining in a royal manner, and had called upon God, the Guide and Savior of all, she took two maids with her.
6 And she was leaning upon one of them, as if, out of delicateness and great tenderness, she were not able to bear carrying her own body.
7 And the other maid followed her lady, carrying her garment flowing on the ground.
8 Yet she had a rosy color pouring over her face, for, with gracious and bright eyes, she restrained a sorrowful soul and very great fear.
9 And so, entering hesitantly through a series of doors, she stood opposite the king, where he sat upon his royal throne, clothed in royal robes, and shining with gold and precious stones. And he was terrible to behold.
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