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This 4-color wood engraving, appearing on page 378a of the 1886 James Nisbet edition, depicts Thomas handing Ellen a parcel in Aunt Fortune's Kitchen, while Aunt Fortune watches in the background. The illustration first appeared without color in James Nisbet's 1853 Author's Edition (see 3WIS). The parcel being delivered contains a copy of Pilgrim's Progress, which is intended to help spiritually guide Ellen.

This black and white illustration is from the 1896 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint Depicting Thomas delivering The Pilgrim's Progess to Ellen, while Nancy looks on. The image is sharper and much clearer in print, with darker lines. This may be because it is a newer and better cared for edition.

This illustration from the 1891 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint, page 378A, depicts Thomas delivering John's gift of The Pilgrim's Progress to Ellen. Nancy is in the background, doing house work and watching the scene unfold. A table separates them, with flowers on the top. The backwall has a credence with plates resting on it.

This black and white illustration is from the 1891 James Nisbet & Co. "New Edition" Reprint. It depicts a scene from page 378 of Thomas handing Ellen a gift from John; The Pilgrim's Progress.

This black and white illustration is from the 1893 James Nisbet & Co. Reprint. It depicts a scene from page 378, of Thomas delivering John gift of The Pilgrim's Progress to Ellen in the kitchen of Aunt Fortune's as Nancy watches.