Apparently it was supposed that the operation of martial law and the promises of the new Government would exercise a moderating influence: but martial law was only a standing challenge, and the sincerity of the Government was no longer believed in.
"The Evolution of Sinn Fein"
Robert Mitchell Henry
This theory is epistemological only to the extent of moderating its claims in the hope of lessening its responsibility.
"The Approach to Philosophy"
Ralph Barton Perry
Every thing, therefore, remained quiet till the evening of the 2nd of June, when the gale moderating a little, the anchors were raised and the sails hoisted.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig