Are they to be accused of cowardice because they were never bold enough to demolish a single Catholic chapel-a favorite amusement of the English mobs from Elizabeth's reign to Victoria's-or because they could not find the courage in their hearts to mock a martyr at the stake, or imbrue their hands in his blood, as did the nation of a higher civilization and a more ardent love for freedom?
"Irish Race in the Past and the Present"
Aug. J. Thebaud
Much as I hate Miranda and wish him out of the way, I don't desire to imbrue my hands in his blood; don't intend to, as I've already hinted to you."
"The Lone Ranche"
Captain Mayne Reid
I've said I won't imbrue my hands in their blood.
"The Lone Ranche"
Captain Mayne Reid