If the merchant be in reality our feudal lord, he must render feudal service; if he be our modern knight, he must do knightly deeds; if he be the baron of our day, let him maintain baronial charity to the humble,--ay, Sir, and baronial courage against tyrannical wrong, whatsoever form it may assume.
Sumner emphasizes the responsibilities of those in positions of power and privilege to act justly and charitably.
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