"Besides, it would lead probably to your banishment and the confiscation of your property.

No, we must have the wisdom of the serpent, as well as the boldness of the lion." "The result of the examination may be favorable, so young and good and beautiful as she is," said Mistress Putnam.
"They lap their tongues in the blood of lambs, and say it is sweet as honey," replied her husband, shaking his head.

"No, they will show no mercy; but we must try to match them." "Yes, and with as little hazard and cost to you, my noble friend, as possible," said Master Raymond.

"Let me act, and take all the risk.

They cannot get hold of my property; and I would just as lief live in New York or Philadelphia or England as among this brood of crazy vipers." "That is wise counsel, Joseph," said his wife.
"Oh, I suppose it is," he answered emphatically.