We read that, when Moses had turned their waters into blood, those impious magicians, intending, not benefit to the thirsting people, but vain and emulous ostentation of their own art, did themselves also change into blood the water which the plague had spared.

Such sad comfort do those who stir up war minister to the oppressed.

But here where was the oppression?
What was the favour which had not been granted?
What was the evil which had not been removed?
What further could they desire ?" "These questions," said Mr Milton, austerely, "have indeed often deceived the ignorant; but that Mr Cowley should have been so beguiled, I marvel.

You ask what more the Parliament could desire?
I will answer you in one word, security.

What are votes, and statutes, and resolutions?
They have no eyes to see, no hands to strike and avenge.
They must have some safeguard from without.