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The Writings of Thomas Paine
Volume II

CHAPTER V
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The war was over; and though resentment had ceased, memory was still alive.
When the news of the coalition arrived, though it was a matter of no concern to I felt it as a man.

It had something in it which shocked, by publicly sporting with decency, if not with principle.

It was impudence in Lord North; it was a want of firmness in Mr.Fox.
Mr.Pitt was, at that time, what may be called a maiden character in politics.

So far from being hackneyed, he appeared not to be initiated into the first mysteries of court intrigue.

Everything was in his favour.


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