There are many who will never shrink, at any cost, and notwithstanding all the atrocious penalties of this Bill, from effort to save a wandering fellow-man from bondage; they will offer him the shelter of their houses, and, if need be, will protect his liberty by force.
Sumner expresses hope and determination that many will risk everything to protect those escaping slavery, highlighting moral courage.
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