It happenedin the middleof the nightthat the manwas startledand bentforward;and behold,a womanwas lyingat his feet.
When Boazhad eatenand drunkand his heartwas merry,he wentto liedownat the endof the heapof grain;and she camesecretly,and uncoveredhis feetand laydown.
He said,"Whoare you?" And she answered,"I am Ruthyour maid.So spreadyour coveringoveryour maid,for you are a closerelative."
