And it came to pass that they went forth whither the master had hid the natural branches of the tree, and he said unto the servant:
“Behold these;”
And he beheld the first that it had brought forth much fruit; and he beheld also that it was good. And he said unto the servant:
“Take of the fruit thereof, and lay it up against the season, that I may preserve it unto mine own self; for behold,” said he, “this long time have I nourished it, and it hath brought forth much fruit.”