Charles Sumner: “But the Reign of Terror was lowering, destined to fill France with…”

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But the Reign of Terror was lowering, destined to fill France with darkness, and to send a shudder through the world.

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Sumner warns of the impending Reign of Terror, which would bring darkness to France and shock the world.

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Charles Sumner: “But the Reign of Terror was lowering, destined to fill France with darkness, and to send a shudder through the world.”