Wesley. The church of Christ at Melcombe.
Bishop. That factious and heretical church!
Wesley. May it please you, sir, I know no faction or heresy that that church is guilty of.
Bishop. No! Did not you preach such things as tend to faction and heresy?
Wesley. I am not conscious to myself of any such preaching.
Bishop. I am informed by Sir Gerrard Napper, Mr Freak, and Mr Tregonnel of your doings. What say you?
Wesley. I have been with those honoured gentlemen, who, being misinformed, proceeded with some heat against me.
Bishop. There are the oaths of several honest men, who have observed you.
Wesley. There was no oath given or taken. Besides, if it be enough to accuse, who shall be innocent? I can appeal to the determination of the great day of judgment, that the large catalogue of matters laid against me are either things invented or mistaken.
Bishop. Did not you ride with your sword in the time of the Committee of Safety, and engage with them?