It was these stories of the Griffin's fierceness, power, and invulnerability, and these alone, which kept the monster subdued and the people of the town in awe of him.

I do not know who I am, or who you are, but you may show me the town.

It is perhaps a merciful thing that we know so little of the thought that lies within us.

I do not believe that I have any cause to be angry, and I am very far from feeling so.

I am afraid that your feelings are unnecessary, and misplaced.

If I go back contented, none will interfere with me; for that was the promise.

The people of the town began a long period of hopeless grief.

You cause us to be very uncomfortable; but there is no man who opposes comfort more than a minister.

You were the only being who stood up for me in my adversity.

The Griffin was a novel feature in the running of the town.

The Griffin and the Minor Canon