I have no doubt of their truth, as they come from persons absolutely truthful and not superstitious or credulous themselves.
Editor's note · Context
Hoar asserts the credibility of the stories he is about to share, emphasizing their truthfulness.
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It will be better for his reputation that the chapter of that history which relates to him shall be written by a historian with a full and clear sense of those faults and infirmities, concealing nothing, and extenuating nothing.
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