I wouldn't shed blood, because that's horrid; it shocks all Christian people, philosophisin' legislators, sentimental ladies, and spooney gentlemen.

It's horrid barbarous that, is sheddin' blood; I wouldn't do that, I'd jist hang him.

A strong cord tied tight round his neck would keep that precious mixtur, traitor's blood, all in as close as if his mouth was corked, wired, and white-leaded, like a champagne bottle.
"Oh dear! these are the fellers that come out a travellin' among us, and sayin' the difference atween you and us is 'the absence of loyalty.' I've heard tell a great deal of that loyalty, but I've seen precious little of it, since I've been here, that's a fact.

I've always told you these folks ain't what they used to be, and I see more and more, on 'em every day.

Yes, the English are like their hosses, they are so fine bred, there is nothin' left of 'em now but the hide, hair, and shoes.
"So Prince Albert is there in that room; I must get in there and see him, for I have never sot eyes on him since I've been here, so here goes.