By my sword, Tilly or Wallenstein would not have taken four days to come from Lyme to Taunton, though all James Stuart's cavalry barred the way.

Great enterprises are not pushed through in this halting fashion.

The blow should be sharp and sudden.

But tell me, worthy sir, all that you know about the matter, for we have heard little upon the road save rumour and surmise.

Was there not some fashion of onfall at Bridport ?' 'There was indeed some shedding of blood at that place.