Readier, perhaps, you might have been, but fitter--no.

Tell me what points you have in question.' 'That I can hardly say, sir.

I only know there are points at issue betwixt king and parliament which men appear to consider of mightiest consequence.

Will you tell me, father, why you have never instructed me in these affairs of church and state?
I trust it is not because you count me unworthy of your confidence.' 'Far from it, my son.

My silence hath respect to thy hearing and to the judgment yet unawakened in thee.