108.) With these facts before us, we are prepared to examine into the significance of the two horns which pertain to this beast.

Why does John say that he has two horns like a lamb?
Why not simply two horns?
It must be because these horns possess peculiarities which indicate the character of the power to which they belong.

The horns of a lamb indicate, first, youthfulness, and secondly, innocence and gentleness.
As a power which has but recently arisen, the United States answer to the symbol admirably in respect to age; while no other power, as has already abundantly been proved, can be found to do this.

And considered as an index of power and character, it can be decided what constitutes the two horns of the government, if it can be ascertained what is the secret of its strength and power, and what reveals its apparent character, or constitutes its outward profession.

The Hon.