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" Were the French to come as invaders or enemies, uninvited by the wishes of the people, I should oppose them to the utmost of my strength. Yes ! my countrymen, I should advise you to meet them upon the beach with a sword in one hand and a torch in the... "
Speeches of John Philpot Curran, Esq: With a Brief Sketch of the History of ... - Σελίδα 143
των John Philpot Curran - 1811
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