I hope this cruel contest will soon be closed; but should it continue, I wage no war with the fair. I acknowledge their force, and bend before it with submission. The Atlantic Magazine - Page 320 1824 Full view - About this book
...wage no. war with the Fair. I acknowledge their power, and bend before it with profound sul mission ; let not therefore the amiable Countess of Selkirk regard me as an enemy. 1 ain ambitious of her esteem and friendship, and would do anything cot sistent with my duty to merit...