37/295 Saith it is letters, not life. 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. |