George Leo Haydock, on Tob 11:3

“If it please thee therefore, let us go before, and let the family follow softly after us, together with thy wife, and with the beasts.”

“If. Greek, “Let us go quickly before thy wife, and prepare the house.” (Haydock) — This would be necessary, for the reception of so many goods, as well as to relieve the anxiety (Calmet) of the aged parents, and prevent surprise.”

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.