I know you are constitutionally timid.

I know you are; and have in fact a great deal of the natural coward in your disposition; and I say natural, because a man is no more to be blamed for being born a coward than he is for being born with a bad complexion or an objectionable set of features.

You magnify the dangers about you, and, in fact, become a self-tormentor.

As for my part, I am glad you have got money, for I do assure you, I never stood so much in need of it in my life." "The very papers, sir," continued Purcel, who could not prevent himself from proceeding, "might enable you to see the state of the country." "Oh, d--n the papers," said the parson, "I am sick of them.

Our side is perpetually exaggerating matters--just as you are; and as for the other side, your papist rags I never, of course, see or wish to see.