bishop-burning

Updated: May 2, 2025

What should a fellow do with two wives, were he twenty times an Earl? Answer me that, Tony boy, you old reprobate, hypocritical dog, whom God struck out of the book of life, but tormented with the constant wish to be restored to it you old bishop-burning, blasphemous fanatic, answer me that." "I will stick my knife to the haft in him," said Foster, in a low tone, which trembled with passion.

Sir Walter Scott - Kenilworth