When men lay hands on them they show them scant mercy.

It is a saying in this land that when treason and murder and wickedness is abroad, a seminary priest is sure to be the leading spirit.

When those two last plots were hatching, this Father Urban was in the country.

He has returned now, and many men are looking abroad with fear, wondering how soon the calm will be interrupted.
I like it not; I like it not; and I caution thee to keep away from yon house, and to have no dealings with the Papists.

They be treacherous friends as well as wily foes.