I speak only as an Englishman.

I ask you to close your minds against the words of this brilliant politician, who would have you settle a bill of costs written in Christian blood, by a promise to pay, got through a mockery of armed display in those waters on which once looked the eyes of the Captain of our faith.

Humanity has been put in the witness-box of the world; let humanity give evidence." Women wept.

Men waved their hats and cheered; the whole meeting rose to its feet and gave vent to its feelings.
For some moments the tumult lasted, Eglington looking on with face unmoved.

As David turned to leave the table, however, he murmured, "Peacemaker! Peacemaker!" and smiled sarcastically.
As the audience resumed their seats, two people were observed making their way to the platform.