But I trust, that that God, who has delivered me from the paw of the
lion and the bear; that is, his and Mrs. Jewkes's violences, will soon
deliver me from this Philistine, that I may not defy the commands of the
living God!
But, as I was saying, this expression coming into my thoughts, I was of
opinion, I could not be too much on my guard, at all times: more
especially when he took such liberties: for he professed honour all the
time with his mouth, while his actions did not correspond. I begged and
prayed he would let me go: and had I not appeared quite regardless of all
he said, and resolved not to stay, if I could help it, I know not how far
he would have proceeded; for I was forced to fall down upon my knees.
At last he walked out with me, still bragging of his honour and his love.
Yes, yes, sir, said I, your honour is to destroy mine: and your love is
to ruin me; I see it too plainly. But, indeed, I will not talk with you,
sir, said I, any more. Do you know, said he, whom you talk to, and where
you are?
You may believe I had reason to think him not so decent as he should be;
for I said, As to where I am, sir, I know it too well; and that I have no
creature to befriend me: and, as to whom I talk to, sir, let me ask you,
What you would have me answer?
Why, tell me, said he, what answer you would make? It will only make you
angry, said I; and so I shall fare worse, if possible.
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