The people had been told by their representatives in parliament that they were surrounded with dangers, and had been shewn none. They were, therefore… - Charles James Fox

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The people had been told by their representatives in parliament that they were surrounded with dangers, and had been shewn none. They were, therefore, full of suspicion and prompt of belief. All this had a material tendency to impede freedom of discussion, for men would speak with reserve, or not speak at all, under the terror of calumny.