For the Faith

was passed not unhappily by Anthony Dalaber, who, after the lapse of two uneven

nd Radley; and Dalaber had contrived a very ingenious hiding place just outside his lodging room in St. Alban Hall, where, by removing some planking of the floor, a c

ormed such a dangerous possession that Dalaber spoke of them only to those who were heart and soul in the movement. And he decided not to remove them with his other belongings to Gloucester College, as he had no safe repository there to hold them, and

denly distasteful to him. The Questions and other books of the theological faculty appeared to him futile and unsatisfactory. He had definitely resolved upon the secular life for himself; and a

dies in medicine and Greek. His house was a resort of learned men of all schools of thought. Free discussion was carried on there on all sorts of subjects. He favoured

r virtues. I will not be untrue to my conscience or my convictions, but without good cause I will not embroil myself in these hot controversies and perilous matters. I have no quarrel with Holy Church, as Master Clarke expounds her, I would only see her cleansed and purged of her iniquity, shedding light--the light of God--upon the paths of her children. Perchance, as he says, if we prayed more for her--if we pleaded more with her in secret, interceding before God for her corruptions and unholi

quiet stability was the quality he lacked, and that the fire of enthusiasm and the revolt against abuses which blazed hot within him was not the holiest frame of mind in which to meet a crisis

ted reverence to governors, spiritual and temporal, as well as patience, long suffering, meekness, gentleness, and forbearance. The sword of the Spirit was not a carnal weapon. Its work was of a higher and holier nature. It might have to be drawn forth in battle; but it m

was not the stuff of which leaders are made. He knelt down suddenly, and prayed for grace and guidance; and scarcely ha

e him. He was followed by a servant, wh

ters here, and methought a few plenishings might not come amiss to your lodgings. You are something of an anchori

ll fire of wood and fir cones was burning; a gaily striped quilt for the truckle bed covered it up and gave it

alaber's own sparse collection on the shelf; "and since I have trodden the path before you, you are wel

d to all, and we owe you much. It is the more kindly and welcome because you are not one of us in other matters, and mi

rning upon his friend, and signing him to take the seat opposite. "It is in some s

n his

arn his whereabouts--only that he is safe ou

s; and if not taken already, I

sigh of satisfac

ony--for your sake almost more than

or my sake

nsorted with him. Not finding him, they begin to doubt whether the cardinal was right in tracing him hither, and whether he and his books have indeed been broug

half relief, half fear, run throug

quietly, "and no man has s

ut I beg you to have a care for the future, Anthony, and especially during these Lenten weeks upon which we have just ente

und the pleasant chamber as h

own little copy of the Gospels, which I carry ever on my own

ch they were written there is the less excuse. I warn you to have a care, friend Anthony, in your walk and conversation. I trust that the storm will pass by without breaking; but there is no telling. There is peril abroad, suspicion, anger, and

there," muttered Dalaber, with a sligh

ss in his tone. "I would that you thinkers, who stand in peril of being excommunicated as heret

exclaimed Dalaber,

communication was terrible. That the Mass was overlaid and corrupted in some of its rites and ceremonies Dalaber and others were beginning openly to admit; but that it was based upon the one sacrifice of the

s advantage a

thing as straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel. And that is what you might chance to find you had done, were you cast out from the fold of the church for a few rash acts of ill-advised rebel

ecular calling, that I may not be embroiled, and that I may be free to marry a wife when the time comes. Always shall I love and revere those who stand for truth and righteousness; always, I pray, shall

lieved, and smil

y fears are needless. I would that I were not anxious

with a startled look. "He had no

with heresy, that Garret was selling his books by scores to the clerks and students and masters, and that teaching and lectures were being held contrary to the spirit of the

y found?" asked Da

as examples of danger to others. What will come of this letter God alone may tell. It has been dispatched, together with the intimation that Garret is not to be found in or near Oxford. We await in fear and trembling the cardinal's reply. Heaven grant that he do not order the arrest of our good friends and godly companions! I a

The friends sat silent awhile, and then

k to his rooms for teaching or counsel. But let us to St. Frideswyde for evensong. He will certainly be in his place there, and afterwards he wi

hrowing on his gown. "I have not seen Master Clarke these past two days. I would tell him of the safe escape of Master Garret; for the twain are sinc

must have a care how thou dost talk rank heresy, and to whom. Such

sooth I trow we are safe here, for yonder chamber belongs to the monk Robert Ferrar, who--But no matte

and chapel of St. Frideswyde to carry out the plans for his college; but though the collegiate buildings were called by his name, the chapel generally retained its older and more familiar title. The d

arke, who came quietly forth, his face alight with the shining of th

therly fashion, and gladly

t. There was nothing on the floor to cover the bare boards. Two shelves of books displayed his most precious possessions; the rest of his household goods were ranged in a small cupboard in a recess. His bed was a pallet, covered by one blanket. There was no fire burning on his hearth. Several

well, but neither entered it without a

r. However worn and anxious, fretful or irate, you are when you enter, a hush of peace descends upon your spirit, like the soft fluttering of the wings of a d

he was bound. Arthur smiled, and slightly shrugged his shoulders; but the confidence his friend unconsciously put i

re," said Clarke, a

ther?" questioned

ill not carry the plan through. His conscience will not permit him to hire himself under a false name to a man who believes him an orthodox priest holding his own v

th regard to the cardinal and the heads of various houses, and how his o

ncluded, "and in these times that is almost enough to brand a man a heretic. And yet I know

ke's beautiful face. The light

et it be enough for us to know that we are all members of the mystical body of Christ, and that none can sever us from our union with Him, sa

e only enough!" cried Arthur

answered Clarke, with

or yourself--for our sakes who love you

e me to do, or not

friends in Cambridge? It would excite no great wonderment that you should do so. We cannot spare you to the malice of enemies; and Garret being escaped from the snare, t

th young men with

room I will maintain before all men, and will show that the Lord Himself, by His holy apostles and prophets, has taught the same. If any are in peril through words which I have spoken, shall I flee away and leave them to do battle alone? Nay;

irit, because his words were more full of fire, and he was ever a man of action and strife. But when Garret had been brought face to face with peril his nerve had given way. He had struggled af

nessed in Garret a few days back. Yet he would have said that Garret would have flown in the face

d Arthur, "why will you not let them drop

the questioner's e

se to receive them. But I will speak earnestly to them of the danger which menaces them and us; and if any be faint hearted, let them draw back. I would not willingly bring or lead any into peril. But I may not shut my door nor my heart against my children who come to m

om they could scarcely see it, and yet to both i