But even in that day there were men among the Hardshells whose ability and character commanded respect.

This was true, especially in Kentucky, where able men like the two Dudleys held to the Antinomian wing of their denomination.

But the Hardshells are perceptibly less hard than they were.

You may march at the rear of the column among Hunkers and Hardshells if you will, but you are obliged to march.

Those who will not go voluntarily, the time-spirit, walking behind, prods onward with a goad.].