But Mansoul did now with so stiff an hand rule over the
Diabolonians that were left, that they were glad to shrink into
corners: time was when they durst walk openly, and in the day; but
now they were forced to embrace privacy and the night: time was
when a Mansoulian was their companion; but now they counted them
deadly enemies. This good change did Mr. Prywell's intelligence
make in the famous town of Mansoul.
By this time, Diabolus had finished his army which he intended to
bring with him for the ruin of Mansoul; and had set over them
captains, and other field officers, such as liked his furious
stomach best: himself was lord paramount, Incredulity was general
of his army, their highest captains shall be named afterwards; but
now for their officers, colours, and scutcheons.
1. Their first captain was Captain Rage: he was captain over the
election doubters, his were the red colours; his standard-bearer
was Mr. Destructive, and the great red dragon he had for his
scutcheon.
2. The second captain was Captain Fury: he was captain over the
vocation doubters; his standard-bearer was Mr.
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