[94]. “Prey Taken from the Strong.”
[95]. See account of this court scene, by John Rogers, 2d. ([Part I., Chapter V.]).
[96]. Miss Caulkins states that Mary was threatened by this court with heavy penalties if she returned to John Rogers. Although the evidence of this has escaped our notice, Miss Caulkins doubtless came across such evidence.
[97]. This “afraid of my life” is a common expression, and was especially so formerly, by way of emphasis. Matthew Beckwith could not have been actually afraid of his life in regard to a man whose principles did not allow of the slightest show of physical force in dealing with an opponent. Although the court record says that John Rogers “used threatening words against Matthew Beckwith,” on presentation by Matthew Beckwith’s complaint, this does not prove any intention of physical injury.
[98]. This by his statement to Mr. Bownas at this date.
[99]. This shows us that at a date long prior to the time when we shall find a sturdy band of Rogerene youth, of Rogers and of Bolles blood, on Quaker Hill, there was no lack of young people in training to carry forward this cause.
[100]. He makes no mention of this occurrence in his book.
[101]. “Prey Taken from the Strong.”
[102]. Their services for preaching and expounding were always public; their (evening) meetings for prayer and praise were for believers, after the manner of the early church.
[103]. “Things about the house John and Bathsheba must take them first before the others be divided.”—Codicil.