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I do not ask the clemency of the court. I came into it to get justice, having failed in this, I demand the full rigors of the law.
Trial on the charge of illegal voting (1874)
Even, under such circumstances, a commoner of England, tried before a jury of Lords, would have far less cause to complain than should I, a woman, tried before a jury of men.
Trial on the charge of illegal voting (1874)
I have many things to say. My every right, constitutional, civil, political and judicial has been tramped upon. I have not only had no jury of my peers, but I have had no jury at all.
Trial on the charge of illegal voting (1874)
The only chance women have for justice in this country is to violate the law, as I have done, and as I shall continue to do.
Trial on the charge of illegal voting (1874)