In the city of Bath
March 25th
Day one

The hard life of marriage has brought me more troubles,
and as I sit in church my mind wanders to the long journey that lies ahead,
for I have decided to leave on a holy pilgrimage.
I pray to God on this Sabbath that my journey will be safe.
I also pray that my brand new leather shoes are not ruined.
Speaking of shoes, I must finish packing for my trip when I return home.
I also pray that the arrangements made for the upkeep of my home prove to have been adequate by the time of my return.
I plan to depart tomorrow at first light.