You had best be within call then, if he should send for you." (For I had told them all freely what had passed between myself and His Majesty, and what His Holiness had said to me too.) "You can command any of us at any time," he added, "if we can be of service to you.

There are so many folks of all kinds, here, there and everywhere, that it is near impossible for a stranger to take stock of them all; and it may be that our experience may be of use to you, to know whom to trust and of whom to beware.

But the most safe rule in these days is, Trust no man till you know him, and not entirely even then.

There are men in this City who would sell their souls gladly if any could be found to give them anything for it; how much more then, if they could turn a penny or two by selling you or me or another in their stead!" I thanked him for his warning; and told him that I would indeed be on my guard.
"Least of all," he said, "would I trust those of my own household.

I know your cousin for a Catholic, Mr.Mallock, but you will forgive me for saying that it is from Catholics that we have to fear the most.