The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

There was an Act made in the days of Pharaoh the great, servant of our
prince, that lest those of a contrary religion should multiply and grow
too strong for him — their males should be thrown into the river.
“There was also an Act made in the days of Nebuchadnezzar the Great,
another of our prince's servants — that whoever would not fall down
and worship his golden image, should be thrown into a fiery furnace.
"There was also an Act made in the days of Darius, that whoever called
upon any god but him, should be cast into the lions' den.
"Now this rebel here, has broken the substance of all of these laws —
not only in thought (which is not to be tolerated) but also in word and
deed — which is absolutely intolerable!
"For Pharaoh's law was made upon a supposition, to prevent mischief —
no crime being yet apparent. Yet here is an obvious crime. And as for
the laws of Nebuchadnezzar and Darius — you plainly see that Faithful
openly disputes against our religion! For the treason which he has
confessed, he deserves to die!”
Then the jury went out — their names were, Mr. Blind-man, Mr. Nogood,
Mr. Malice, Mr. Love-lust, Mr. Live-loose, Mr. Heady, Mr. Highmind,
Mr. Enmity, Mr. Liar, Mr. Cruelty, Mr. Hate-light, and Mr.
Implacable. Each of the jury gave their verdict against Faithful — and
unanimously concluded to charge him as guilty before Lord Hate-good.
First, Mr. Blind-man, the foreman, exclaimed, "I see clearly that this
man is a heretic!”
Then Mr. No-good added, "Away with such a fellow from the earth!"
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