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Arthur , coming up at the same minute , spoke almost fiercely . `` What possessed the man to return to Oxford , once he was safe away ? It seems he came back after dark last night , and was seen and followed and reported on . They found him at midnight , and will use sharp methods with him . I have no love for Garret and his firebrand doctrines ; but he will be the means of betraying the whole brotherhood , an he be not steadfast ; and who knows how such an one will meet the trials which will beset him ? If he should betray thee , Dalaber , or our good master and friend John Clarke , I should find it hard indeed to forgive him . '' `` He will betray none -- '' began Dalaber ; but Cole broke in with a scornful snort .