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 of the Prince of Orange. "Pardon my frankness, most illustrious Prince, but are you a Netherlander, and speak of tyranny as lawful authority? Tolerance is good in times of peace, but when public liberty is attacked, to pardon the crime is to share it. It was Luther’s theory that persecution should be borne with dumb resignation. The disciples of Calvin know how to die like martyrs, after having striven like men."

Ignoring the implied rebuke, William said calmly, "Seigneur Junius, what can be the outcome of a reformation which is already divided against itself?"

A sad look came into the preacher’s face. "I do not wonder that this question has suggested itself to your mind. No loyalty to a system should prevent us from admitting its serious defects. The Reformation, being largely the work of man, has many defects. I deplore this fact as much as you, but I firmly believe that the day is coming when unity will prevail. Do I believe that armed resistance will be successful? Certainly I believe so, for even tyranny has its limitations. The Church of Rome fights not against nations, but against free thought. She will find to her cost that she can never slay what is immortal. But I will not weary you longer, gracious Prince," said Junius, rising. "May God in His wisdom guide you in all your decisions."