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Among the Roman Catholic party there was an expression of wonder created by the novelty of the scene; of keen observation, evinced by the incessant rolling of their clear Milesian eyes from one party to another, together with something like pity and contempt for the infatuated Biblemen, as they called them, who could so madly rush upon the sharp theological spears of their own beloved clergymen.
If Wyclif escaped the wrath and vengeance of Rome because of his high rank as a theological doctor, his connection with the University of Oxford, opposed to itinerating beggars with great pretensions and greedy ends, and his friendship and intercourse with the rulers of the land, his followers did not. They became very numerous, and were variously called Lollards, Wyclifites, and Biblemen.
"'Long-headed, says he, 'an', of coorse you'll be takin' the money, says Brougham; 'what money? says I. 'Why, the five guineas, says he, 'that the Biblemen is givin' to every one that will turn wid them, he happens to be long-headed but otherwise, not a penny. So, sir, myself, you see, havin' the intention to come over long afore for fraid yez might think it was for the money I am doin' it.
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