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But someone came running from the other end of the city. 'Musa,' he
cried, 'the elders are plotting to kill you. Run for your life, for I am
giving you sincere advice.'
He went away in fear and vigilance, saying: 'Lord, deliver me from
these evil men.' And as he made his way towards Madian, he said:
“May the Lord guideme to the right path.'
When he came to the well of Madian, he found there a band of men
watering, and beside them two women who were keeping back (their
sheep). 'What is your trouble' he asked.
They replied; 'We cannot water them until the shepherds have
driven away their flocks. Our father is an agedman.'
Musa watered for them (their sheep)and then retired to the shade,
saying: 'Lord, I stand in need of whatever goodYoumay sendme.'
One of the girls came bashfully towards him and said: 'My father
invites you. He wishes to reward you for having watered (the sheep)
for us.'
And when Musa went to him and told him his Story, (the old man)
said: 'Fear nothing.You are now safe from those wickedmen.'
One of the girls said: 'Father, take this man into your service. Men
who are strong and honest are the best that one can hire.'
He said: 'I will give you one of these two daughters of mine in
marriage if you Stay for eight years in my service; but if you wish it,
you may stay ten. I shall not deal harshly with you; Allah willing, you
shall findme an upright man.'
'So be it between me and you,' saidMusa. 'Whichever term I fulfil, I
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