 Peace — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish ? What...  Eloquence of the United States - Pagina 631827Volledige weergave - Over dit boek
 | 1853
...of Boston! The war is inevitable — and let it come!! I repeat it, sir, let it come!!! It is rain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, peace,...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! — I know not... | |
 | Curtis Hutson - 2000 - 256 pagina’s
...the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. It we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | David A. Copeland - 2000 - 397 pagina’s
...the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable — and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come. It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | David Lee Russell - 2000 - 367 pagina’s
...... we must fight!" Henry continued, "It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry for peace, peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually...What would they have? Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it. Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | Gwen Doty - 2001 - 155 pagina’s
...extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace — but there is not peace. The war is actually begun! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?! Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not... | |
 | Stephen Feinstein - 2001 - 111 pagina’s
...in submission and slavery! The war is inevitable— and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | D. K. Webb, Lindee Loveland - 2002 - 64 pagina’s
.... I was born an American; I live an American; I shall die an American . DANIEL WEBSTER with liberty It is in vain, Sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | 2002 - 342 pagina’s
...I repeat sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us! ... It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | Center for Gifted Education - 2002 - 353 pagina’s
...be when we are totally disarmed, ' and when a British guard shall be stationed in every house? ... " Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace — but there is no...What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what... | |
 | Amy Kukla, Jon Kukla - 2002 - 112 pagina’s
...resounding arms!" Patrick Henry reached into his pocket and clasped his hand around an ivory letter opener. "Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand...What would they have? Is life so dear or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery?" He raised the letter opener as though... | |
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