"From the bottom of my heart, do I rejoice! I had my apprehensions that the sudden appearance of the prince might find his well-wishers unprepared and timid." "As far from that as possible, my dear sir; though much still depends on the promptitude and resolution of the master spirits of the party.

We are strong enough to control the nation, if we can bring those forward who have the strength to lead and control ourselves.

All we now want are some hundred or two of prominent men to step out of their diffidence, and show us the way to honourable achievement and certain success." "Can such men be wanting, at a moment like this ?" "I think we are secure of most of the high nobility, though their great risks render them all a little wary in the outset.

It is among the professional men--the gallant soldiers, and the bold, ardent seamen of the fleet, that we must look for the first demonstrations of loyalty and true patriotism.

To be honest with you, sir, I tire of being ruled by a German." "Do you know of any intention to rally a force in this part of England, Sir Reginald?
If so, say but the word--point out the spot where the standard is to be raised, and I will rally under it, the instant circumstances will permit!" "This is just what I expected, Mr.Bluewater," answered the baronet, more gratified than he thought it prudent to express; "though it is not exactly the _form_ in which you can best serve us at this precise moment.