These were ominous words.

Every one felt that they were not lightly spoken.

Henslow had more behind.

A prominent manufacturer, Harrison by name, interposed from his place.
"You are aware, Mr.Henslow," he said, "that many a man has lost an assured seat for a more guarded speech than that.

For generations even a whisper of the sort has been counted heresy--especially from our party." "Maybe," Henslow answered, "but I am reminded of this, Mr.Harrison.
The pioneers of every great social change have suffered throughout the whole of history, but the man who has selected the proper moment and struck hard, has never failed to win his reward.