I am not.

That is the difference.

I was one who had not the wit to see that England requires purifying.

I was content to pursue a doctor's trade in Bridgewater whilst my betters were shedding their blood to drive out an unclean tyrant and his rascally crew." "Sir!" she checked him.

"I think you are talking treason." "I hope I am not obscure," said he.
"There are those here who would have you flogged if they heard you." "The Governor would never allow it.