The First Book of Adam and Eve · Restored Names Edition · first paragraph
1And so they went on, until they came to a lonely place, where there were no sheep; then Abel said to Cain, "Behold, my brother, we are tired from walking; for we see none of the trees, nor of the fruits, nor of the flourishing green plants, nor of the sheep, nor any one of the things of which you told me. Where are those sheep of thine you told me to bless?"
2Then Cain said to him, "Come on, and you shall see many beautiful things very soon, but go before me, until I catch up to you."
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