Story of the son of R. Reuben the Libellarius to whom the angel of death appeared in the form of an old man at the wedding festivities. He was treated with great respect on the advice of the Prophet Elijah, since his father had turned upon another old man and had sent him down from his seat at the table. When the angel appeared in a terrible form, first his father and then his mother offered themselves instead of the son, but being frightened, they ran away. Only his bride was not frightened and interceded on his behalf. Death had compassion and then she appealed to God who granted her request.