Abhorred and circumvented as he was, old master, having the power, very easily took revenge.

I happened to see this exhibition of his rage and cruelty toward Esther.

The time selected was singular.

It was early in the morning, when all besides was still, and before any of the family, in the house or kitchen, had left their beds.

I saw but few of the shocking preliminaries, for the cruel work had begun before I awoke.