Charles Ellicott Commentary Judges 19:3

"And her husband arose, and went after her, to speak kindly unto her, to bring her again, having his servant with him, and a couple of asses: and she brought him into her father`s house; and when the father of the damsel saw him, he rejoiced to meet him." — Judges 19:3 (ASV)

To speak friendly to her. —Literally, to speak to her heart — i.e., to bring about a kindly reconciliation (Genesis 34:3; Genesis 1:21; Ruth 2:13).

A couple of asses. —One was meant to convey back his wife on her return.