But so long as they badger and persecute and imprison them, he will have naught to do with the bishops and clergy who set them on, nor will he attend their churches, be the law what it may.

He says it is like turning back in the hour of peril: that is not his way." "I like that feeling," answered Cherry, with kindling eyes.

"If that be so, I mind it less.

Father is a good man, and full of courage; but I grow full weary of these never-ending talks.

Kezzie, thinkest thou that he will be put in prison for keeping from church with his whole house?
Some men have been sent to prison for less." "I know not how that may be," answered Keziah, gravely.