The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 17
Mr. Cowper to Mr. Watts
Mr. Cowper to Mr. Watts.
December 5th, 1870.
Sir,—
In reply to yours received this morning, I beg to say that I have already told you why I decline to restrict myself by any further narrowing the limits of my discussion with you, and, therefore, my reason is not "best known to myself."
You must withdraw your very extraordinary protest before I have any more to do with you. I do not understand what you mean by protest in this case. If you can defend "every line," as you say, your protest is superfluous.