Johan hesitated like one o'clock half struck, mumbled, and slurred to himself: […]

We owe greater love to angels than to men, because they are better, nearer God, and liker to him, and more demonstrate his glory; and indeed also love us better, and do more for us than we can do for one another.

Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow.

Damn the worshipful lady, and all other worshipfuls! There'll be no more worshipfuls here! I'll give way to no one before my own shop!