Yes, Nell, so please you, was Protestant.

And other grave divines forgave her half her sins because she flouted most openly and with pert wit the other lady, who was suspected of an inclination towards Rome and an intention to charm the King into the true Church's bosom.

I also could have forgiven her much; for, saving my good Darrell's presence, I hated a Papist worse than any man, saving a Ranter.

Yes, I would have forgiven her all, and applauded her pretty face and laughed at her pretty ways.

I had looked to do as much when I came to town, being, I must confess, as little straightlaced as most young men.