How we cite our quotes: (Volume.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Upon which he laid violent hands on Adams, and dragged him into the hogs-stye, which was indeed but two steps from his parlour window. (2.14.2)
Based on the two examples we get of parsons, those dudes sure seem to have have some violent tendencies. What gives? Aren't these guys supposed to be, you know, charitable and nonviolent?
Quote #5
Joseph now drew forth his penknife, and Adams, having finished his ejaculations, grasped his crabstick […]. (3.2.7)
Both these guys are terrified out of their wits. There's safety in numbers, which may account for their sudden bravado. (Don't let Freud get his hands on this sentence, folks.)
Quote #6
The captain, who was not accustomed to this kind of play, and who wisey apprehended the consequence of such another blow, two of them seeming equal to a thrust through the body, drew forth his hanger […]. (3.9.2)
If you ever doubted how fierce the Fearsome Twosome (that's Joseph and Adams) are, take a gander at this description of their prowess.