Read the Introduction by Rev. Robert Maguire, D. D.

Captain Execution

"EXECUTION, with his Ensign, Mr. JUSTICE, bearing also the “red colors,” with the escutcheon of the “fruitless tree, and the axe lying at its root,” represents the words of judgment as being no vain or idle words; the thunder of the law not innocent and harmless, as are summer peals. Here are the stern words of Justice, which has been wronged, and means to be avenged. Here are the demands of the drawn Sword, that thirsts for blood, and will not be sheathed until it shall be satisfied."[2]
Compiled by Charles J. Doe
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1. Rev. George Burder, Explanatory, Experimental and Practical Notes. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publication, [Pref. 1803.]
2. Rev. Robert Maguire, Annotations. The Holy War. By John Bunyan. London: Cassell, Petter and Galpin, c1866.
3. John Bunyan, The Holy War.
4. Charlie Doe, my own comments.