But he has courage, spirit, and a consciousness of integrity which may carry him through much.

Methinks he has judged wisely and well both for us and himself.
"When this day comes," touching the paper in his hand, "it is very true that I am no longer accountable for him as a member of my house hold.

He has received his recall from his superior.

It is for him to answer to it or not as he thinks best." A sense of excitement and uneasiness pervaded the whole of the house during the two following days.

In all men's mouths was talk of this solemn abjuration which was about to be forced upon all those suspected of heresy; and many persons who had tampered slightly and privately with doubtful matters went about looking uneasy and troubled, fearful lest they might find themselves accused of illicit practices, and be summoned forth to do penance in a more or less severe form before they could hope to receive absolution.
Sir Oliver Chadgrove's household was strictly orthodox in all outward matters; but the leaven of Lollardism was wonderfully penetrating, and he himself had suspected and feared that some of his servants might be tainted therewith.