Chained, and without a weapon, calm, unruffled and dignified as an angel, he looked down upon the quailing guards, whose knees smote together, and who, shrinking into a corner, or crouching at his feet, begged his pardon, and remained quiet until exchange of guards.
— from The Latter-Day Prophet: History of Joseph Smith Written for Young People by George Q. (George Quayle) Cannon
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