... afforded a good opportunity of knowing the duke’s character. His lordship said anecdotes of Wellington were as plentiful as blackberries, and related large number, amongst which was the following:—After a celebrated victory the troops were complained of ...

... whether we are likely soon to forget their aversion to compulsion,” even though the reasons of the League be as plentiful as blackberries.” Then again, the Leaguers say as it would be unfair to subject the honest workman to the mortification of feeling himself ...