The present times require the vigor and the activity of the prime of life; but I feel the increasing infirmities of age to such a degree, that I am conscious I cannot serve you to advantage.
Copy Quote View & ShareI therefore beg that you would indulge me with the liberty of declining the arduous trust.
Copy Quote View & ShareI gave my parole once, and it has been shamefully violated by the British Government; I shall not give another to people on whom no faith can be reposed.
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