They are even now below meditating its execution.

By the merest good fortune I overheard their design, from which I feel persuaded nothing now can make them recede.

Rely not on their fear of human punishment.

They care perhaps just as little for the laws of man as of God, both of which they violate hourly with impunity, and from both of which they have always hitherto contrived to secure themselves.
Let me entreat, therefore, that you will take no heed of that manful courage which would be honorable and proper with a fair enemy.

Do not think that I am a victim to unmeasured and womanly fears.