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We deeply lament the evils and misery which have been brought upon India by the acts of ambitious men, who have deceived their countrymen by false reports, and led them into open rebellion.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “We deeply lament the evils and misery which have been brought upon India by the acts of ambitious men, who have deceived…”
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Morley expresses sorrow over the suffering caused by ambitious individuals leading to rebellion in India.
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