Which phrase in this excerpt from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams demonstrates a Puritan influence?
[My master took hold of my hand] to force me to cross myself; but I struggled with him, and [would not suffer him to guide my hand]; upon this, [he pulled off a crucifix from his own neck], and [bade me kiss it]; but I refused once and again; he told me [he would dash out my brains] with his hatchet if I refused.

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Which phrase in this excerpt from The Redeemed Captive by John Williams demonstrates a Puritan influence?
[My master took hold of my hand] to force me to cross myself; but I struggled with him, and [would not suffer him to guide my hand]; upon this, [he pulled off a crucifix from his own neck], and [bade me kiss it]; but I refused once and again; he told me [he would dash out my brains] with his hatchet if I refused.

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