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But since that, as if the time of repentance was almost expired, and because the nation, by its warlike successes and acquisition of territory, has in our times unusually increased in population and strength, they boast in their turn, and most confidently and unanimously affirm, that in a short time their countrymen shall return to the island, and, according to the prophecies of Merlin, the nation, and even the name, of foreigners, shall be extinguished in the island, and the Britons shall exult again in their ancient name and privileges.
As years went on, a large number of Britons found their way to Caradoc in his Welsh retreat. The mountains became full of desperate men who had been driven from their homes, but were still determined to fight for freedom, and the example of their leader gave his followers fresh courage.
The fortified temple alone held out, but after a two days' siege it also was taken, and the legion which marched to its relief was cut to pieces. Boadicea was now the leading spirit among the Britons. Her wrongs had stirred them to revolt, and her warlike energy led them to victory and revenge. But she was soon to have a master-spirit to meet.
The large numbers of the Franks who covered the ground for some distance dismayed the Britons, and many of them fled, seeking where they might hide themselves. Morvan, beside himself with rage and at the head of his most devoted followers, rushed down upon the Franks as if to demolish them at a single stroke; and many fell beneath his blows.
All the charitable institutions of Great Britain. An Englishman's castle his house: may it stand for ever. Britons in unity, and unity in Britain. British virtue: may it always find a protector, but never need one. Great Britain's rising star: the Prince of Wales. Holy pastors, honest magistrates, and humane rulers. Improvement to the inventions of our country.
Close to Calais is a notable place enough, flourishing, too, founded after the great war by one Webster, an English laceman. It has grown up, with broad stately streets, in which, it is said, some four or five thousand Britons live and thrive. As you walk along you see the familiar names, 'Smith and Co., 'Brown and Co., etc., displayed on huge brass plates at the doors in true native style.
One of the Greek historians, Eusebius, writing about 315, appears to say that Britain was Christianised by some of the disciples; and another, Theodoret, about 423, names the Britons among those who were persuaded to receive the laws of the Crucified, by "our fishermen and publicans."
It is possible to colonize without exterminating the natives. Would you treat us less mercifully than our barbarous forefathers treated the Redskin and the Negro? Are we not, as Britons, entitled at least to some reservations? ZOO. What is the use of prolonging the agony? You would perish slowly in our presence, no matter what we did to preserve you.
That these Britons were the Discoverers of that new World is also true, though at present we have not an Opportunity to insist upon them." Vol. Edit. 2. Mr. Buache seems to believe Madog's Emigration. History and Memoires of the Royal Academy of Paris, for 1784. Monthly Review, Vol, 78. p. 616.
It is a petition put forward by prominent responsible colonists the majority of whom are Whites, and mostly Britons besides.
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