But you have given me such a specimen of both, that I should be a fit subject for both if I remained silent respecting them.

They are detestable.' 'They don't suit _you_, I dare say, sir.' 'They are,' repeated Mr.Crisparkle, without noticing the interruption, 'detestable.

They violate equally the justice that should belong to Christians, and the restraints that should belong to gentlemen.

You assume a great crime to have been committed by one whom I, acquainted with the attendant circumstances, and having numerous reasons on my side, devoutly believe to be innocent of it.

Because I differ from you on that vital point, what is your platform resource?
Instantly to turn upon me, charging that I have no sense of the enormity of the crime itself, but am its aider and abettor! So, another time--taking me as representing your opponent in other cases--you set up a platform credulity; a moved and seconded and carried-unanimously profession of faith in some ridiculous delusion or mischievous imposition.