We are betrothed, and I ask your gratulations, Anthony." These were given with great fervour, and for a brief while the two young men forgot all else in eager lovers' talk.

Anthony was assured that no danger threatened the house of Dr.Langton for his friendship with Clarke and others of those now in prison.

The anxiety of the authorities was simply with the students and those under their care in the university.

The private opinions of private persons in the place did not concern them in any grave fashion.
Already enlightened men were beginning to foresee a gradual change in ecclesiastical government in the land, though it might not be just yet.

Even the most zealous of the church party, when they were shrewd and far-sighted men, and not immediately concerned with the present struggle, saw signs of an inevitable increase in light and individual liberty of thought which would bring great changes with it.