Those who blame Bacon must acquit Essex of all wrong-doing.
The Japanese mission had vanished in blood in 1651; and though many Jesuits died with their converts bravely as martyrs for the faith, yet it is impossible to acquit them of a large share in the causes of that overthrow.
We cannot wholly acquit the Italians of their share of blame.
From the huge stock he was now able to equip himself very creditably, and acquit himself with perfect soldierly bearing when on duty.
The moral law, which has the right to acquit or condemn, always demands restitution, before mortals can go up higher.