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Show 162 "Yes, I'm sure that's quite true, Laud's scrutinization of Hyrum was a judgment as well. "If I grant your father's" request, he will take you all to America. How do you feel about thai?" "We don't want to go to America, but we want to be with our father," Barbara spoke for all. "What makes you think I'll grant your request?" Laud wanted to, see how far the children would push for their father's release. "Your Grace...." Barbara started to speak. There was panic in her voice. All the children began to plead for mercy. With a raise of his arms and a stern look, Laud motioned them all to be quiet. "The real answer to all of this is for your Father to renounce his Puritan activities and to reaffirm his allegiance to the Crown and the Church of England. He could then be released-set free. And you wouldn't have to go to America. "Renounce his beliefs?" There was worry on Joseph's face. "He won't-not if he has to spend a hundred years in the clink!" confirmed Samuel. "I'm sure he loves his family and for your sake he will do what is necessary to be released-even if it means renouncing his Puritan leanings. After all, we're not asking him to denounce God," reasoned Laud. "It's like asking father to poak someone in the |