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There are, Mr Morton, in this paper, proposals, as to the abstract propriety of which I must now waive delivering any opinion. Some of them appear to me reasonable and just; and, although I have no express instructions from the King upon the subject, yet I assure you, Mr Morton, and I pledge my honour, that I will interpose in your behalf, and use my utmost influence to procure you satisfaction from his Majesty. But you must distinctly understand, that I can only treat with supplicants, not with rebels; and, as a preliminary to every act of favour on my side, I must insist upon your followers laying down their arms and dispersing themselves.
gpt
To do so, my Lord Duke, replied Morton, undauntedly,
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Mr Morton, replied the Duke,
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We may reply, my lord, answered Morton,
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Mr Morton, said the Duke,
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I must break this conference short. We are in readiness to commence the attack; yet I will suspend it for an hour, until you can communicate my answer to the insurgents. If they please to disperse their followers, lay down their arms, and send a peaceful deputation to me, I will consider myself bound in honour to do all I can to procure redress of their grievances; if not, let them stand on their guard and expect the consequences.--I think, gentlemen, he added, turning to his two colleagues,
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By my faith, answered Dalzell, suddenly,
gpt
You hear, he said, addressing Morton,
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General Dalzell blames me for the length which I am disposed to go in your favour.
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General Dalzell's sentiments, my lord, replied Morton,
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Good morning, sir, said the Duke;
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I suspend the movements of attack for one hour, and for one hour only. If you have an answer to return within that space of time, I will receive it here, and earnestly entreat it may be such as to save the effusion of blood.
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Yes, gentlemen, I said I trusted the answer might be such as would save the effusion of blood. I hope the sentiment neither needs your scorn, nor incurs your displeasure.
gpt
It was not for him to judge the propriety of his Grace's sentiments.