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The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660

CHAPTER I
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Saith it is letters, not life.
And he drew his sword because the man jostled him at the door.

Saith he burnt the Bible because the people say it is the Word of God, and it is not; it deceived _him_.

And saith he burnt the sword and pistols and Bibles because they are the Gods of England.

He did it not of himself; and, being asked who bid him do it, saith God.' And thereupon was commanded to withdraw." He was sent into custody immediately .-- Stray fanatics like Robins, Reeves, Muggleton, and Theauro John, seem to have been not uncommon through England.[1] [Footnote 1: Godwin, IV.

313-317; Mercurius Politicus, No.


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