No wonder that men who glory in breaking the laws of their country should make such misstatements." "Madam," said Mr.Kent, "they are facts; we can prove them; and we say that the slaves of the South shall be free, cost what it will.

The men of the North have set out to emancipate them, and they will do it if they have to wade through fire, water, and blood." "You had better not talk in that style when you go South," said Captain Moore, "unless you have an unconquerable prejudice in favor of tar and feathers." "Who cares for tar and feathers ?" said Mr.Kent; "there has been already a martyr in the ranks of Abolition, and there may be more.

Lovejoy died a glorious martyr's death, and there are others ready to do the same." "Give me my cane, there, captain, if you please," said Colonel Watson, who had been looking at Mr.Kent's blazing countenance and projecting eyes, in utter amazement.

"Why, Buena Vista was nothing to this.

Good night, madam, and do tell Susan not to jump into the fire again; I wonder she was not burned up while she was there.