Diary of Ralph Josselin (Private Collection)

4.1.1660 (Wednesday 4 January 1660)

document 70012185

4. preached at Wakes. Mr H. told me a sad story - the use I make of it, seeing people will lie when there is none or little cause to take heed of giving occasion by doing evil, and not to report a report, men are so vile in slanders