He hated everything which he fancied had a tendency towards anarchy.

He was loyal in every fibre to Church and King; and would have proudly laid down his life, any day, for what he believed to be right and true.

But he was a man of an imperial will, and by it he bore down opposition, till tradition represents him as having something grimly demoniac about him.

He was intimate with Cartwright, and aware of the attack likely to be made on his mill; accordingly, it is said, he armed himself and his household, and was prepared to come to the rescue, in the event of a signal being given that aid was needed.

Thus far is likely enough.