I am a seeker, with my ear intent to hear God's command, and I doubt not that by some providence He will yet show me His blessed way." Lovel stood as if in a muse while the heavy feet tramped down the staircase.

He heard a whispering below and then the soft closing of a door.

For maybe five minutes he was motionless: then he spoke to himself after the habit he had.

"The danger is not over," he said, "but I think policy will prevail.

If only Vane will cease his juridical chatter....
Oliver is still at the cross-roads, but he inclines to the right one....
I must see to it that Hugh Peters and his crew manufacture no false providences.