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98 of nature, and no convention nor treaty can permanently destroy that right."

Lord Nelson—"A proposition (that the neutral flag covers enemies' goods) so monstrous in itself, so contrary to the law of nations, and so injurious to the maritime interests of this country, that if it had been persisted in we ought not to have concluded the war with these Powers whilst a single man, a single shilling, or a single drop of blood remained in the country"

Pitt said—"Rather than concede this principle he would wind the flag round his body and seek his glory in the grave."

Lord Heytesbury—"His majesty will never consent to place out of his hands in a treaty of peace those means which may be necessary for the security of his dominions in time of war."

Lord Liverpool—"The enemy requires that Great Britain should renounce all the advantages of his naval superiority."

Sir John Mc'Neil—"The right of search