A pilgrim that journeyed to the Celestial city on crutches. He
joined the party under the charge of Mr. Greatheart, but “when he was
sent for” he threw away his crutches, and, lo! a chariot bore him into
Paradise. (Bunyan: Pilgrim's Progress, part ii.)
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