He insisted, on the other side, that he was not afraid of cross-examination; that they might cross-examine as much as ever they pleased, either about the doings of the land league or the letters; that his hands would be found to be clean, and the letters to be gross (M141) forgeries.
Morley reflects on a figure's confidence in facing cross-examination regarding controversial letters.
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