"He had been, he said, an unconscionable time dying; but he hoped that they would excuse it."

“I am weary of travelling and am resolved to go abroad no more. But when I am dead and gone I know not what my brother will do: I am much afraid that when he comes to wear the crown he will be obliged to travel again.”

“He said once to myself, he was no atheist, but he could not think God would make a man miserable only for taking a little pleasure out of the way.”

“Let not poor Nelly starve.”

“I am sure no man in England will take away my life to make you King.”

“If we are understood, more words are unnecessary; if we are not likely to be understood, they are useless.”

“He told me, the king spoke to him to let that Presbytery go, for it was not a religion for gentlemen.”