CHAPTER V.ANOTHER PROSECUTION.
In the month of November (1882) I announced my intention to bring out a new monthly magazine entitled _Progress_.

Several friends thought it impolitic to launch my new venture in such troubled waters, and advised me to wait for the issue of the prosecution.

But I resolved to act exactly as though the prosecution had never been initiated.

It seemed to me the wisest course to go on with my work until I was stopped, and risk the consequences whatever they might be.

The result has proved that I was right; but I do not wish to boast of my judgment, for when I was imprisoned all my interests were fearfully imperilled, and everything depended on the loyal exertions of a few staunch Freethinkers (of whom more anon) who stepped into the breach and defended them with great courage and ability until I was able to resume my post.