Among these men have been found the sanest practical reformers and the wildest revolutionary dreamers.

On the outskirts of their company have hung all sorts of people.

Parliamentary politicians have leaned towards them, and been driven straightway out of public life.

Criminals have claimed fellowship with them, and brought discredit upon honourable men.

Poets and men of letters have drawn their inspiration from their strivings, and in return have decked their patriotism with imperishable splendour.