[[167]] This refers to a conversation at Venice in October 1879.

[[168]] That Mr. Bradlaugh, having been re-elected for Northampton, should be allowed to take the oath and his seat.

[[169]] A protest by Cardinal Manning against the admission of Mr. Bradlaugh.

[[170]] A letter from Mr. Gladstone to his daughter.

[[171]] Union, fusion.

[[172]] James Harrington, 1611-1677. Toland edited his work on the "Theory of the State," which was seized by Cromwell.

[[173]] 1648.

[[174]] Situated in the depth of the Inferno.—Canto xviii. line 1.

[[175]] "The History of Liberty."

[[176]] The letter in question was sent to Mr. Shorthouse, and was answered in detail by him.