The Russo-Afghan Question and the Invasion of India #268746

In my outspoken criticisms I may have struck at cherished prejudices and wounded personal vanities. In dealing with a. Crisis which is partly the consequence of mistakes in the past, it was impossible absolutely to avoid doing this. But to those who may be affected by my criticisms, and to all, I would thus appeal, using the words of the greatest of English writers Who is here so base that would be a bondsman? If any, speak; for him have I offended. Who is here so rude that would not be a Briton? If any, speak; for him have I offended. 'nho is here so vile that will not love his country? If any, speak; for him have I offended. I pause for a reply.