This ghastly reminder that the fellow-citizens of the editor of the _Liberator_ continued to take a lively interest in him, "was made in real workmanship style, of _maple joist_ five inches through, eight or nine feet high, for the accommodation of two persons." Garrison and Thompson were the two persons for whom these brave accommodations were prepared.
But as neither they nor their friends were in a mood to have trial made of them, the intended occupants consented to give Boston a wide berth, and to be somewhat particular that they did not turn in with her while the homicidal fit lasted.
This editing his paper at long range, and this thought of life and safety Garrison did not at all relish.

They grew more and more irksome to his fearless and earnest spirit.

For his was a "pine-and-fagot" Abolitionism that knew not the fear of men or their wrath.

But now he must needs have a care for the peace of mind of his young wife, who was, within a few months, to give birth to a child.

And her anxiety for him was very great.