Let us be loyal in the deep sense, and let us not be afraid of being few at first.

An earnest band is more effective than a discreditable multitude.

That band will increase in numbers and strength till it becomes the nucleus of an army that will be invincible.
V The fine sense of consistency that keeps us clear of the adventurer decides also our attitude to the well-meaning man of half-measures.

He says separation from England is not possible now and suggests some alternative, if not Home Rule, Grattan's Parliament, or leaving it an open question.

In the general view this seems sensible, and we are tempted to make an alliance based on such a ground; and the alliance is made.