The Holy War – John Bunyan

My Lord Will-be-will also was not idle, but did notable service within
against the domestics, or the Diabolonians that were in the town, not only by
keeping of them in awe, for he lighted on one at last whose name was Mr.
Anything,[34] a fellow of whom mention was made before; for it was he, if
you remember, that brought the three fellows to Diabolus, whom the
Diabolonians took out of Captain Boanerges' companies; and that persuaded
them to list themselves under the tyrant, to fight against the army of Shaddai;
my Lord Will-bewill did also take a notable Diabolonian, whose name was
Loose-foot;[35] this Loose-foot was a scout to the vagabonds in Mansoul,
and that did use to carry tidings out of Mansoul to the camp, and out of the
camp to those of the enemies in Mansoul; both these my Lord sent away safe
to Mr. True-man, the jailer, with a commandment to keep them in irons; for
he intended then to have them out to be crucified, when it would be for the
best to the corporation, and most for the discouragement of the camp of the
enemies.
My Lord Mayor also, though he could not stir about so much as
formerly, because of the wound that he had lately received, yet gave he out
orders to all that were the natives of Mansoul to look to their watch, and
stand upon their guard, and, as occasion should offer, to prove themselves
men.
Mr. Conscience the preacher, he also did his utmost to keep all his good
documents[36] alive upon the hearts of the people of Mansoul.
Notes:
1. Mr. Prywell represents holy jealousy and careful self-examination;
which, when prayerfully used, is sure to detect the plots of Satan.--Ed.
2. A hint or intimation.--Ed.
3. Military dress and equipments.--Ed.
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