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• [1794, February 25] ... While the French slaves were in a state of convulsion, it was very extraordinary to wish; by pouring in fresh slaves among them, to add fuel to the fire, and give them fresh reinforcements of mutineers ; for such would the newly-imported slaves become.
• But this had no effect, only to add fuel to the fire ; so that, at last, both parties were so exasperated, that, had not the magistrates of Frankfort (who were now head of the English reformed church) interposed, they were on the point of coming to blows.
• ... and to admit women into active participation in politics will certainly be to increase disorder and add fuel to the fire of strife.
• The first consul continued to add fuel to the fire.