In a short while they will become themselves advocates of mercy.

They took a great fright at hearing of heresy in Oxford; but persecution is against the very essence of our existence as a university--persecution for what men think.

Mine own uncle only last night was beginning to hope that, having laid hands upon the culprits, they would now be gently dealt with.

But for the cardinal and the bishop there would be little to fear." Anthony drew a deep breath, as of relief.

His clasp on Arthur's hands slowly slackened.
"Then they talk not of the Tower for me, or for any ?" "I have heard no word of it.