And you must mix freely in taverns and coffee-houses, especially among the smaller gentry, and hear what you can--as to whether the plot hath yet leaked out--( for it is no less)--and what they think of it; and if not, what it is that they say of the Catholics.

You understand me, Mr.
Mallock ?" I said, Yes: but my heart had grown sick during the King's speech to me; for all that I had ever thought in Rome, of England, seemed on the point of fulfilment.

His Majesty too had spoken with an extraordinary vehemence, that was like a fire for heat.

But I must have commanded my countenance well; for he commended me on my behaviour.
"Your manner is excellent, Mr.Mallock," he said, "both just now and a few minutes ago.

You take it very well.