1
Zosimos saw an ish sitting in the land and at first wondered whether he was a deceiving ruach.
2
Remembering that the cloud had said the tempter could not cross the boundary, he greeted the ish as a brother.
3
The ish asked who Zosimos was, and Zosimos told him of his petition and journey.
4
The ish answered that no ordinary traveler could have crossed the river and the cloud.
5
Zosimos asked why he appeared naked.
6
The ish answered that Zosimos wore the skins of mortal creatures, while the people of that land were clothed in a covering not subject to corruption.
7
Zosimos looked and perceived his appearance as radiant like lightning.
8
The ish took him by the hand and led him toward the elders.