This course was even less wise than the conduct it was intended to sustain; for, besides awakening something like a national interest in me, and securing me an audience, it brought out counter statements, and threw the blame upon themselves, which they had sought to fasten upon me and the gallant captain of the ship.
Douglass critiques the actions of those who attempted to silence him, highlighting the unintended consequences of their behavior.
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