Many persons found such torches irritating.

They pointed out that as England had groped to her present greatness she might be trusted to feel her way further.
"Free trade," they said, "has made us what we are.

Put out these lights!" Mr Chafe was one of these.

He was a cautious, heavy fellow, full of Burgundy and distrust.

The basis of the imperial idea inspired him with suspicion and hostility.