Under no circumstances would I abandon it; but least of all, now that it is so barbarously persecuted by its enemies.

This, sir, is my final determination." "But do you know the alternative ?" "No, sir, nor do you." "Don't I, faith?
Why, the alternative is simply this--either marriage or hanging!" "Be it so; in that case I will die like a man of honor and a true Christian and Catholic, as I hope I am." "As a true fool, Reilly--as a true fool.

I took this step privately, out of respect for your character.

See how many of your creed become Protestants for the sake of mere property; think how many of them join our Church for the purpose of ousting their own fathers and relatives from their estates; and what is it all, on their parts, but the consequence of an enlightened judgment that shows them the errors of their old creed, and the truth of ours?
I think, Reilly, you are loose about the brains." "That may be, sir, but you will never find me loose about my principles." "Are you aware, sir, that Helen is to appear against you as an evidence ?" "No, sir, I am not, neither do I believe it.

But now, sir, I beg you to terminate this useless and unpleasant interview.