n,
remember thy enemy is a man, and thy brother." With these words they
parted. Barton regained his quarters undiscovered, and the young people,
blessing his goodness, performed the rest of their journey in safety.

[1] Bishop Hall, who cannot be objected to as a favourer of Popery
or Arminianism. The inconsistency of the Fanatics was exemplified
by their destroying, as a popish relic, Paul's Cross, so celebrated
for sounding forth the doctrines of the Reformation.

[2] This portrait of Barton is justified by the conduct of many
truly respectable men, whose principles led them, for a time, to
countenance the impracticable theories of republicanism. I could
name Dr. Owen, General Fairfax, Lord Manchester and others.

END OF THE FIRST VOLUME.

VOLUME II

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAP. XII.
CHAP. XIII.
CHAP. XIV.
CHAP. XV.
CHAP. XVI.
CHAP. XVII.
CHAP. XVIII.

CHAP. XII.

The idea of one day withdrawing from the world to prepare for
immortality is a very pernicious one; and, like all other
worldly hopes and plans, may never he realized. Use the present
hour if you would make your calling and election sure. If God
has placed you among the pomps and vanities of the world, fear
not; do your duty amongst them, nor suppose that you may defer
seeking your Creator until you obtain a retired situation.

Fenelon.

The re-union of the family at Oxford furnished ample topics for pious
and affectionate gratitude. Barton's praise was re-echoed by every
individual except Mrs. Mellicent, who yet went so far as to say, it was
a pity he was a roundhead. A friend of Dr. Beaumont's accommodated his
family with apartments in one of the colleges; his academical sinecures,
and the relics of his private fortune, afforded him a decent support; he
was surrounded by people of his own principles; and as all the strength
of the King's cause was concentrated about the seat of the court, every
apprehension of personal insecurity was at an end. He was now,
therefore, in a state of comparative comfort; man is seldom placed in a
better; and in times like those I describe, a good subject could not be
happy.

Eustace felt much chagrin that all his expectations were not realized.
He was indeed at liberty, and with his uncle, but still forbidden "to
flesh his maiden sword." His father had again eluded his search, and was