He intended to speak his honest sentiments, as every citizen had a right to do; and he would like to see any man, or any body of men, who would dare to meddle with him.
"I am afraid you will see them, Squire Pemberton," added the minister.
"Let them come where they please and when they please." "What will you do?
What is your single arm against scores of strong men ?" "Nothing, perhaps, but I don't fear them.

I am true to my convictions; why need I fear ?" "I think your convictions, as you call them, are deluding you.

Do you think Benedict Arnold's convictions, if he had any, would have saved his neck from the halter ?" "Do you mean to compare me to Benedict Arnold, sir ?" "I came to you, as a friend, to warn you of impending danger; and, as your friend, I am compelled to say that I don't see much difference between your position and that of Benedict Arnold." "Do you mean to insult me ?" "Not at all, sir.

I was only expressing my honest conviction.

Instead of placing yourself on the side of your government, on the side of law and order, you are going about Pinchbrook Harbor denouncing the legitimate government of your country, and pleading the cause of rebels and traitors." "Am I not at liberty to say what I please of the government ?" "In ordinary times, you are.