Pakenham, Sir Edward Michael

To Lady Olivia Sparrow, 25 March [1815]

How menacing are the times! and how portentous the prospect! The iniquities of the Amorites^* are not yet full. Our own country wants sifting, and France a strong correction. – Poor ! her brother killed, and sent again to oppose the Armed Banditti.^* It is well for us that the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. He who stilleth the waves can still the madness of the people; and can break the Rod of his anger when that rod has done its work.