simply to confirm our loyalty to the nation.

只为了确定自己的爱国心
But the issues of war and the issues of slavery must not be confused.

但战争和奴隶两议题不可混为一谈
Our fear of an unknown enemy must not be allowed

对于未知敌人的恐惧
to erode our long-cherished liberties.

绝不能侵蚀宝贵的自由
If this is to happen, how bitter will our history be?

否则英国历史会变得难堪
We must not prohibit all political discussion of political subjects.

我们不能逃避其他政治话题
The issue of slavery is not made any less important

废奴法案同等重要
by the unrelated issues of war!

就算发生不相干的战争
In war or in peace, the buying and selling of human beings

无论战争或和平
is equally abhorrent!

奴隶买卖同样令人憎恶
This is not a seditious statement!

这并非煽动的言论
Where is your laudanum? I'll prepare it for you.

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