In fact, he had a large share of self-respect and independence, and was not likely to submit to browbeating from anyone.

He tried to be just in his treatment of the scholars under his charge, and if he ever failed, it was from misunderstanding or ignorance, not from design.

In the present instance he felt that he had done right, and resolved to maintain the justice of his conduct.
Nothing of importance occurred in the afternoon.

Godfrey was very quiet and orderly.

He felt that he could afford to wait.