The absence of any specific allusion to Calais shows that this book
was wholly written before its capture.

Next, in the imagery with which he expresses his insight into the
nature of things. As

It is a thing verie difficile to a man, (be he neuer so constant)
promoted to honors, not to be tickled some what with pride (for
the winde of vaine glorie doth easelie carie vp the, drie dust of
the earth). _p. 19._

The wise, politic, and quiet spirites of this world, _p. 8._

The veritie of God[3] is of that nature, that at one time or at
other, it will pourchace to it selfe audience. It is an odour and
smell, that can not be suppressed, yea it is a trumpet that will
sound in despite of the adversarie.

Lastly, the marvellous lashing of women, throughout: climaxing in

Woman ... the porte and gate of the deuil.




IV.

This work is therefore to us rather "the groaning of this angel,"
this "watchman of the LORD" at the national subjection, the fiery
martyrdoms, "the sobs and tears of the poor oppressed;" than the