...the darkness of antiquated barbarism, in which he buries himself like a mole, to throw up the barren hillocks of his Cimmerian labours.

Many persons must laugh when a great person or an acknowledged wit says a clever thing, such as a smart repartee, or a really good pun.

Our Gracious Lawgiver then warningly appriseth His Apostles, and Disciples, and per inference, of course, all Ministers, Preachers, and Teachers of His Holy Gospel throughout all ages, that, […] should they themselves be guilty of the breach of the least of them [i.e., the Commandments]; that be he, or they, whosoever he, or they, may be, shall be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven.

After the incident with the gasoline, Noel’s burnt arm remained scabrous, and was susceptible to infections.