I have a conscience void of offence towards God and towards all men, yourself not excepted.

And I verily believe that I have performed a sacred duty to God and myself, and a kindness to you, in taking the blood of my soul peaceably off your soul.

And now, dear sir, having spoken somewhat pointedly, I would, to convince you of my perfect good will towards you, in the most kind and respectful terms, remind you of your coming destiny.

You are now over seventy years of age, pressing on to eternity with the weight of these seventy years upon you.

Is not this enough without the blood of some half-score of souls?
You are aware that your right to property in man is now disputed by the civilized world.