Lilburne

/ ˈlɪlˌbɜːn /

noun

LilburneJohn?16141657MEnglishWRITING: pamphleteerPOLITICS: radical political leader John. ?1614-57, English Puritan pamphleteer and leader of the Levellers, a radical group prominent during the Civil War

Those of Lilburne were calm, but penetrating and inquisitive in their gaze; those of Gawtrey were like balls of fire.

Lilburne, however, who had never lost his self-composure at this strange rudeness, was now quietly talking with their host.

"Always excepting Monsieur Deschapelles and—," replied Lilburne, indifferently.

At this moment the servant entered, and placed a little note, quaintly folded, before Lord Lilburne.

Lilburne was one who liked the study of character, especially the character of men wrestling against the world.

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