In full-dress costume with buff vest, blue coat and brass buttons, he was the Great Mogul.

At length recovering from the shock of being thus addressed by a woman, he leaned forward and asked with satirical politeness, "What will the lady have ?" "I wish to speak to the question under discussion," said Miss Anthony calmly, although her heart was beating a tattoo.

Turning to the few rows of men in front of him, for the women occupied the back seats, he inquired, "What is the pleasure of the convention ?" "I move she shall be heard," said one man; this was seconded by another, and thus was precipitated a debate which lasted half an hour, although she had precisely the same right to speak as any man who was taking part in the discussion.
She stood during all this time, fearing to lose the floor if she sat down.

At last a vote was taken, men only voting, and it was carried in the affirmative by a small majority.

Miss Anthony then said: "It seems to me you fail to comprehend the cause of the disrespect of which you complain.