Why, where is the preacher ?" He had stood quite still for several minutes after Campbell's adjuration.

He had, often perhaps, himself hurled forth such words in the excitement of preaching; but never before had he heard them pronounced in spirit and in truth.

And as he stood, Thurnall, who had his doctor's eye on him, saw him turn paler and more pale.

Suddenly he clenched his teeth, and stooped slightly forwards for a moment, drawing his breath.

Thurnall walked quickly and steadily up to him.
Gentleman Jan and two other riotous fellows had already laid hold of him, more with the intention of frightening, than of really ducking him.
"Don't! don't!" cried he, looking round with eyes wild--but not with terror.
"Hands off, my good lads," said Tom quietly.