I have not made myself obnoxious to my Protestant neighbours, and no one may take the trouble to bring it before the notice of the English that I am absent, fighting with the army of King James.

If, however, they should do so, and the castle and what remains of the estates be confiscated, will you lend what aid you can to the ladies, and my younger boy, until I or Walter return from the war ?" "That will I do, right gladly," Jabez said, heartily.

"Should I hear any talk of what you speak of, I will go up to Dublin with some of our friends and ministers, and we will testify to the good relations which have existed between you and your Protestant neighbours, and entreat that no measures be taken against your estate.

Should we not prevail, be assured that I will look after the comfort of the ladies, as if they were of my own family.
"I can well understand that Mrs.Davenant, the elder, would not accept the shelter of our roof, whatever her extremity.

She belongs to the generation of my father, and cannot forget the past; but I will see that they are well lodged in Bray, and have every protection from molestation and annoyance there.