To illustrate the state of mind of the Jerusalem Jews and Christ's mode of treating them, John selects the case of Nicodemus.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
Silas selects a key from the collection he carries on his arm, and, once more calling upon Tug to hold the light, opens the door, and they all enter the wide hall.
"The Mystery of the Locks"
Edgar Watson Howe
Mr. Browning next speaks of the three manuscript letters bound into the original book; selects one of these, written by the Count's advocate, de Archangelis, and gives it, first, in its actual contents, and next, in an imaginary postscript which we are to think of as destined for the recipient's private ear.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr