"No, no, on my honour I am not!" he answered earnestly.  "Perchance were I a better man, I were a greater fanatic!  My dear uncle was often very round with me, accounting me no better than a luke-warm Laodicean where the Fifth Monarchy was in question.  But truly, madam, I have in great part to thank your honoured grandfather that I was not carried away by the wild beliefs of one whom I did in all other matters desire to honour and obey.  The last time I saw Sir Gyles Perrient we had much speech concerning my uncle's plans.  Sir Gyles feared much General Harrison might be set on some rash action, and by throwing things into confusion, would leave the way open for the Cavaliers to join with the vile levelling party to root out all good in the land."