The moment he deliberates, that moment his reason, the fortress, is lost, the walls shake, down it comes,--and at the same moment enters Nobkissin into the citadel of his honor and integrity, with colors flying, with drums beating, and Mr.
Burke uses a metaphor to illustrate the loss of integrity when one contemplates accepting bribes.
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