jaeausten:And how did the Duchess find Mr Fox’s speech? I must confess I am not at ease with politic
jaeausten:And how did the Duchess find Mr Fox’s speech? I must confess I am not at ease with political speeches. Their very form tends to obstruct my view of their actual meaning, if such there be. In which particular section of the speech did the message elude Your Grace? Well, I have great sympathy with your sentiments in general, but I fail to fully comprehend how far we, the Whig Party, that is, are fully committed to the concept of freedom. We intend to extend the vote. To all men? Heavens no, but certainly to more men. Freedom in moderation. -- source link
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