 ... from the roots and the stem of the tree. Save that country, that you may continue to adorn it — save the Crown, which is in jeopardy — the Aristocracy, which is shaken — save the Altar, which must stagger with the blow that rends its kindred...  Littell's Living Age - Page 2231851Full view - About this book
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...pause"— "to take heed" — "to beware" — "to save the country", and to save themselves, he said, "save that country, that you may continue to adorn...which is shaken — save the altar, which must stagger with the blow that rends its kindred Throne." As Brougham closed, the venerable Erskine, who, as one... | |
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