It was that of demosthenes, concise, energetic, and commanding.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
In the midst of the uproar demosthenes stepped forward and took the envelopes from the palette, and, tearing them open, began reading them aloud by the light of a candle held for him by Lady Macbeth, who now and then interrupted with the remark that "her little hand was stained with blood," stretching forth an enormous, hairy hand for their inspection.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
But as demosthenes read on the uproar ceased, and all listened with courteous attention.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine