The ruffians were actuated by as deadly a hate, their malice was as foul and murderous, their defiance of law was as manifest, their victim was also the friend and advocate of universal freedom, and as much distinguished and feared, and he also fell beneath the blows of assassins in heart and conduct.
Sumner compares the motivations of historical aggressors to those of contemporary figures, emphasizing the continuity of hatred and violence against advocates of freedom.
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