I have thought that, like Judith, you were chosen to destroy the Holofernes who oppresses us.

Having noted in you a religious fervour, and resolution admirably fitting you for the task, I thought, and still think you expressly chosen by Heaven for it.

But, if you have any misgiving, I beseech you to withdraw from it.

I will absolve you from your oath; and, enjoining you only to strictest secrecy, will pray you to depart at once, lest your irresolution should be communicated to the others." "Fear nothing from me, father," rejoined Fawkes.

"I have no irresolution, no wavering, nor shall any engaged with us be shaken by my apprehension.