"But, Palliser, think of it. If this were a small matter, I would not press you; but a man in your position has public duties. He owes his services to his country. He has no right to go back, if it be possible that he should so do."

"But, Palliser, think of it. If this were a small matter, I would not press you; but a man in your position owes his service to his country."
