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 head,—as much as to say,—and so he is.

But pri'thee, Trim, said my father, make an end,—for I see thou hast but a leaf or two left.]

"If the testimony of past centuries in this matter is not sufficient,— consider at this instant, how the votaries of that religion are every day thinking to do service and honour to God, by actions which are a dishonour and scandal to themselves.

"To be convinced of this, go with me for a moment into the prisons of the inquisition."—[God help my poor brother Tom.]—"Behold Religion, with