They were too habituated to the ungracefulness of an unlettered pride, to bow themselves to address conciliating language either to the people or their foes.

And Raimond, glancing round, and not willing that their unseemly silence should be long remarked, rose at once, to give it the best construction in his power.
"My son, thou hast spoken as a patriot and a Christian; by the approving silence of your peers we all feel that they share your sentiments.

Break we up the meeting--its end is obtained.

The manner of our proceeding against the leagued robbers of the road requires maturer consideration elsewhere.

This day shall be an epoch in our history." "It shall," quoth Cecco del Vecchio, gruffly, between his teeth.
"Children, my blessing upon you all!" concluded the Vicar, spreading his arms.
And in a few minutes more the crowd poured from the church.