Poor Lundy! that meeting was a damper to his feelings." There is no doubt that Garrison was one of the very few present, who "were for bold and decisive action" against the iniquity.

The grief and disappointment of his brave friend touched his heart with a brother's affection and pity.

The worldly wisdom and lukewarmness of the clergy kindled a righteous indignation within his freedom-loving soul.

This was his first bitter lesson from the clergy.

There were, alas, many and bitterer experiences to follow, but of them he little recked at the time.