On the record
It was a terrible mistake, which I cannot doubt that good Englishmen must regret.
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gutenberg.orgIt was a terrible mistake, which I cannot doubt that good Englishmen must regret.
He reflects on the regret that he believes Englishmen must feel regarding their country's actions.
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