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PREFACE TO THE ENGLISH EDITION.
political world. Nevertheless, I can say with truth, that, if I have set down nothing in malice, neither have I consciously extenuated in aught.
To complete the roll of eminent Radicals, at least a score of other honorable names ought to be added. "There be of them that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported. And some there be that have no memorial; but these also were merciful men, whose righteousness shall not be forgotten. With their seed shall remain a good inheritance, and their glory shall not be blotted out. The people will tell of their wisdom, and the congregation will show forth their praise."
J. M. D.
6 Pump Court, Temple, London,
January, 1880.