The lawyer was known to have a particular care of number one, and such a movement excited no remark in any of the assembly.

There was danger at hand, and he knew his value--besides, there might be business for the sessions, and he valued too highly the advantages, in a jury-case, of a clean conscience, not to be solicitous to keep his honor clear of any art or part in criminal matters, saving only such connection as might come professionally.
That the lawyer was not without reason for his precaution, Ralph had soon abundant testimony himself.

Arms and the munitions of war, as if by magic, had been rapidly collected.

Some of the party, it is true, had made their appearance at the place of prayer with rifles and fowling pieces, a practice which occasioned no surprise.

But the managers of the present movement had seemingly furnished all hands with weapons, offensive and defensive, of one kind or another.