Some are littering their fine black horses with bales of broadcloth, silk, and cotton; others with fine Holland cloths.

The common people are being driven to church at the sword's point, and conforming by shoals.

The gentry give more trouble, but end by coming round." "Some may--some weak-hearted persons," said my father, reluctantly.
"Well, they may be weak-hearted; I'm sure I should be, in their place," said La Croissette.

"In fact, what is it ?--a mere form.

They just slur over a few words--cross themselves--kiss a relic, or some little matter of that sort.