The Holy War – John Bunyan

And thus he dismissed the town of Mansoul. But can you imagine how
the people of the corporation were taken with this entertainment? Oh they
were transported with joy, they were drowned with wonderment, while they
saw and understood, and considered what their Emmanuel entertained them
withal, and what mysteries he opened to them; and when they were at home
in their houses, and in their most retired places, they could not but sing of
him, and of his actions. Yea, so taken were the townsmen now with their
Prince, that they would sing of him in their sleep.
Now it was in the heart of the Prince Emmanuel to new model the town
of Mansoul, and to put it into such a condition as might be more pleasing to
him, and that might best stand with the profit and security of the now
flourishing town of Mansoul. He provided also against insurrections at home,
and invasions from abroad; such love had he for the famous town of
Mansoul. Wherefore he first of all commanded that the great slings that were
brought from his Father's court, when he came to the war of Mansoul, should
be mounted, some upon the battlements of the castle, some upon the towers,
for there were towers in the town of Mansoul, towers new built by
Emmanuel since he came thither.[19] There was also an instrument invented
by Emmanuel, that was to throw stones from the castle of Mansoul, out at
Mouth-gate; an instrument that could not be resisted, nor that would miss of
execution; wherefore for the wonderful exploits that it did when used, it went
without a name, and it was committed to the care of, and to be managed by
the brave captain, the Captain Credence, in case of war.[20]
This done, Emmanuel called the Lord Willbe- will to him, and gave him
in commandment to take care of the gates, the wall, and towers in Mansoul.
Also the Prince gave him the militia into his hand; and a special charge to
withstand all insurrections and tumults that might be made in Mansoul,
against the peace of our Lord the King, and the peace and tranquillity of the
town of Mansoul. He also gave him in commission, that if he found any of
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