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Show 113 realigned a Puritan's loyalties to the King and the Church. He turned on Lathrop. "You and that independent Church!" "One day Parliament will reconvene and then Puritans will have recognition and support," Lathrop spoke with a conviction that further antagonized the Bishop . "The King dissolved Parliament three years ago! He doesn't need Parliament! He is Supreme! He rules by Divine Right...and so do Bishops!" Laud's forceful voice belied his inner fear that one day Parliament would reascend to power. He went to his desk and picked up a paper, thrusting it at Lathrop. "There were over 40 of you in that conventicle! Which one did the printing of the book?" "What book?" "I call this a book, don't you?" The Bishop held out the work of Hyrum. Lathrop looked at the list of names of those who had been imprisoned. "Well?" Laud was waiting for a reply. Lathrop returned the paper to Laud. He said nothing. "You don't have to say-~We.know who did the printing! Hyrum Whiteside." Laud was aggressive now. Be looked amusedly at Lathrop, trying to detect a reaction, but Lathrop remained stoic. "Are you surprised we know who did the printing when he wasn't in your meeting?" Laud went on, |
