William Kidd (Captain Kidd) Quotes

I had all the provocation in the world to kill... I had no malice or spleen against him... It was not designedly done, but in my passion, for which I am heartily sorry.

William Kidd

• Passion
• Kill
• Provocation

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• I had all the provocation in the world to kill... I had no malice or spleen against him... It was not designedly done, but in my passion, for which I am heartily sorry.

  

  William Kidd
  • Passion
  • Kill
  • Provocation