Fortunately, as childish scruples often disturbed his conscience, childish expedients often quieted it.

A more childish expedient than that to which he now resorted is not to be found in all the tones of the casuists.

He would not himself bear a part in the service.

He would not publicly pray for the Prince and Princess as King and Queen.

He would not call for their mandate, order it to be read, and then proceed to obey it.