"You had better appeal for counsel to one who is more able to afford it than I am,--Mr.
Catesby.

Well aware of the crafty devices of our enemies, and having often eluded their snares himself, he may enable you to escape them.

My own course is clear.

I shall quit this roof at once, deeply and bitterly regretting that by entering it, I have placed those whom I hold so dear, and from whom I have experienced so much kindness, in such fearful jeopardy." "Oh, no, father!" exclaimed Viviana, "you shall not go." "Daughter," replied Oldcorne, solemnly, "I have long borne the cross of Christ,--have long endured the stripes, inflicted upon me by the adversaries of our faith, in patience; and my last actions and last breath shall testify to the truth of our holy religion.

But, though I could endure aught on my own account, I cannot consent to bring misery and destruction upon others.