I knew the reason for his boldness.

John Calhoun sat at his right hand.
At least, the meaning of this sudden assault was too much for England's representative.

Perhaps, indeed, the Berserker blood of our frontier spoke in Mr.Tyler's gaze.

That we would fight indeed was true enough.
"It only occurs to us, sir," continued the president, "that the great altruism of England's heart has led her for a moment to utter sentiments in a form which might, perhaps, not be sanctioned in her colder judgment.

This nation has not asked counsel.