Note 115 — Chapter V
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Trial of Rosewell, p. 52, et seq. Speaking of the latter part of the reign of Charles II. Mrs. Mary Churchman says, “Persecution now came on apace, the Dissenters could have no meetings but in woods and corners. I, myself, have seen our companies often alarmed with drums and soldiers; every one was fined five pounds a month for being in their company.”—Abstract of the Gracious Dealings of God, &c., by Samuel James, 74.