I consult you." In the course of the discussion with Mr.Hewitt which followed Mr.
Tilden said: "If you go into conference with your adversary, and can't break off because you feel you must agree to something, you cannot negotiate--you are not fit to negotiate.

You will be beaten upon every detail." Replying to the apprehension of a collision of force between the parties Mr.Tilden thought it exaggerated, but said: "Why surrender now?
You can always surrender.

Why surrender before the battle for fear you may have to surrender after the battle ?" In short, Mr.Tilden condemned the proceeding as precipitate.

It was a month before the time for the count, and he saw no reason why opportunity should not be given for consideration and consultation by all the representatives of the people.

He treated the state of mind of Bayard and Thurman as a panic in which they were liable to act in haste and repent at leisure.