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Peveril of the Peak

CHAPTER XVII
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It is not for us to challenge the instrument, so that our escape is achieved from the net of the fowler.

Enough, that I find thee not as yet enlightened with the purer doctrine, but prepared to profit by it when the spark shall reach thee.

Enough, in especial, that I find thee willing to uplift thy testimony to cry aloud and spare not, against the errors and arts of the Church of Rome.

But remember, what thou hast now said, thou wilt soon be called upon to justify, in a manner the most solemn--the most awful." "What I have said," replied Julian Peveril, "being the unbiassed sentiments of my heart, shall, upon no proper occasion, want the support of my open avowal; and I think it strange you should doubt me so far." "I doubt thee not, my young friend," said Bridgenorth; "and I trust to see that name rank high amongst those by whom the prey shall be rent from the mighty.

At present, thy prejudices occupy thy mind like the strong keeper of the house mentioned in Scripture.


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