Was there anything in the atmosphere of Delhi which brought about this
change--was it something said, something done?--was it touch of hand
or turn of head? What was it? Was it the growing wisdom of old age?
Surely some explanation is due from him to the people of Bengal and as
for his reasons, I have told you and I repeat: as long as I shall live
I shall repeat that whether the people of England are willing or not
willing to grant us any reform, that will not induce me to accept it
unless it recognises my natural right--a real scheme of reform means
the recognition of the natural rights of the people of this country
(Loud cheers) I claim no favour. I stand on my right.