But Chancellor Walworth had two traits which made him a marked figure in the Commonwealth--an enthusiasm for his profession that spared no labour and left no record unsearched; and an enthusiastic love for the Church.
This quote highlights the dual passions of Chancellor Walworth, illustrating the intersection of law and personal belief in the 19th century.
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