...without, however, mentioning to whom, when, or where. T is evident that the phrase "still more despicable" admits of infinite shades, from very light to very...despicable and more despicable are not worth the pains of distinction; when, therefore, you do not interrogate me as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed...

...without, however, mentioning to whom, when, or where. 'Tis evident that the phrase "still more despicable" admits of infinite shades from very light to very...distinction: when, therefore, you do not interrogate me, as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed to me, I must conclude that you view it as within...

...consequently as not warranting the idea of it which Doctor Cooper appears to entertain. more despicable" admits of infinite shades from very light to very...I annex any precise idea to language so indefinite ? Repeating that I cannot reconcile it with propriety to make the acknowledgment or denial you desire,...

...detail to you a still more despicable opinion which Gen. Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr." . . . Between gentlemen despicable and more despicable are not worth the pains of distinction; when, therefore, you do not interrogate me as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed...

...however, mentioning to whom, when, or where. Tis evident that the phrase, 'still more despicable,' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very...annex any precise idea to language so indefinite?" There was some more discussion of "inferences," of "despicable" and of "still more despicable," and...

...without however mentioning to whom, when, or where. Tis evident, that the phrase "still more dispicable" admits of infinite shades, from very light to very...distinction. When therefore you do not interrogate me, as to the opinion which is specifically ascribed to me, I must conclude, that you view it as within...

...career as a distinguished trial lawyer, Hamilton insisted "that the phrase 'still more despicable' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended?" Further questioning whether "Between Gentlemen" any exact discrimination was possible between the expressions...

..."that the phrase 'still more despicable' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very dark. . . . Between gentlemen, despicable and more despicable are not worth the pains of distinction. ... I trust, on mature reflection," he concluded, "you will see the matter in the same...

...Giving free rein to his talent for literary exegesis, he judged that "the phrase 'still more despicable' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very dark. How am I to judge of the degree intended?" He stood ready to avow or disavow only precise words that could be attributed to him. He hoped that...

...despicable' admits of infinite shades, from very light to very dark." With amazing hubris, he asked: "How am I to judge of the degree intended? Or how...annex any precise idea to language so indefinite?" Instead of addressing the question of honor, Hamilton had decided to argue that the offensive statement...