“I want the crocodile, the hyena, that would destroy the reputation of our females to feel that the mark is upon him; and the avenger upon his path, ready to pounce upon him at any moment to take vengeance; and this, that the chastity of our women, our wives and daughters, may be preserved: that the community may rest in peace, and no more be annoyed by such vile depredations.”George A. Smith, October 1, 1851 · Plea of George A. Smith, Esq., on the Trial of Howard Egan for the Murder of James Monroe · JD 1:95-100