I heard you examine your witness from a pedestal, as you felt, of the greatest elevation, endeavouring to press home the monstrous guilt of an Irishman who did not allow moral authority to the Act of Union.
Morley critiques the way witnesses are examined in court, particularly regarding the moral implications placed on Irish individuals.
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Fitness is henceforth to be the criterion of eligibility.
No: not at all; because there is so much, I will not say of random variety, but there is so much independent use of mind upon the facts that we have to deal with, that I listen with endless edification and instruction.
The plan for Ireland ought to be produced by the government of the day.
I think they will commit a great error if they take this course.
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