 | 1847 - 408 pagina’s
...decisive of character. Henry faltered not for an instant; but rising to a loftier attitude, and fixed on the speaker an eye of the most determined fire,...BY THEIR EXAMPLE. If THIS be treason, make the most of it.' •' This was the only expression of defiance which escaped him during the d«^bate. He was,... | |
 | William Wirt - 1847 - 330 pagina’s
...trying moments which is decisive of character. Henry faltered nut for an instnnt ; but rising to a loftier attitude, and fixing on the speaker an eye...firmest emphasis) — "may profit by their example. If tliis be treason, make the most of it."* This was the only expression of defiance which escaped him... | |
 | Marcius Willson - 1847 - 680 pagina’s
...— here pausing a moment until ANALYSIS the cry of " Treason, treason," had ended, — he added, " may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it." .. Fate cf au 17. 'After a violent debate, the first five resolutions were carr'ed* by tne... | |
 | John Frost - 1847 - 602 pagina’s
...but, drowning the startling cry with his commanding voice, he continued, "George the Third, I say, may profit by their example! If this be treason, make the most of it." Washington was a member of the Assembly which passed these resolutions, and though his name... | |
 | 1847 - 666 pagina’s
...bnt rising to a loftier attitude, and fixing on the speaker an eye flashing with fire, continned, " self usnally rode. On his return, young Zeltuer said that he n of it." LOGAN, THE INDIAN. Logan, the celebrated Indian chief, who had long been a zealous partizan... | |
 | William Wirt - 1848 - 320 pagina’s
...trying moments which is decisive of character. Henry faltered not for an instant ; but rising to a loftier attitude, and fixing on the speaker an eye...sentence with the firmest emphasis) — "may profit ly their example. If this be treason, make the most of it."* This was the only expression of defiance... | |
 | Benson John Lossing - 1848 - 414 pagina’s
...which are decisive of character. Henry faltered not for an instant; but rising to a loftier altitude, and fixing on the Speaker an eye of the most determined fire, he finished the sentence with the firmest emphasis — - and George the Third — may profit by their example.... | |
 | Charles Jacobs Peterson - 1848 - 586 pagina’s
...undaunted eye on the speaker, c* elevated his voice while he finished the sentence, "and George the Third may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it." The boldness of the man, and of his words, were electric ; not only on the Assembly, but on... | |
 | Robert Reid Howison - 1848 - 542 pagina’s
...fire, and a voice which thrilled through every bosom, he concluded his sentence, " and George the Third may profit by their example; if this be treason, make the most of it."' While this debate was in progress, a younostudent of William and Mary College, stood in the... | |
 | George White - 1849 - 712 pagina’s
...treason!" echoed from every part of the house. Henry, nothing daunted, in a voice of thunder added, " may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it." From this time Mr. Henry became one of the most influential men in America. All regarded him... | |
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Treason!" cried the speaker —"Treason, treason," echoed from every part of the house. 
