"Aye, I can see how rough conditions can make people more prone to violence, but to hit you with yer own cuffs..." He shook his head in disapproval.

They arrived at the methodist church, conveniently accessible by one of the less steep roads.

"Why, Tobias!" Ben called out. Ben and the children were all dressed in their best clothes. The girls blushed deep when they saw him.
"Hello Ben. Good to see ye all in good health. Elijah was so kind to show me the way to the church."
"Will ye join us, Elijah?" Ben invited. It was hardly the first time he tried.