John Morley: “In 1781 we emerge from these subterranean realms into the open air, to…”

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In 1781 we emerge from these subterranean realms into the open air, to find ourselves surrounded by all the sounds and portents of imminent ruin.

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John Morley

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Morley describes the transition from a period of turmoil to the onset of the French Revolution.

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I don't myself believe in artful diplomacy; I have no gift for it.

This was a complete falsification of a whole set of our national promises.

I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.

But the Poet Laureate has written his own song on the hearts of his countrymen that can never die.

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