If the English believed in England as the Germans believe in Germany, there would be nothing for it but a duel to the death, the extinction of one people or the other, and darkness as the burier of the dead.

Have you any further questions to ask me?" "Not to-night," replied the earl; "except that I would gladly learn whether it is your opinion that the plague will extend its ravages?" "It will extend them so far, my lord, that there shall neither be buriers for the dead, nor sound to look after the sick," replied Lilly.