Francis burdett succeeded in lightening the excessive severity of the penal laws.

弗朗西丝·伯迪脱成功地减轻了极其严厉刑法时的凶杀案。

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There were when men like Sir Francis Burdett succeeded in lightening the excessive severity of the penal laws.

其时的凶杀案并不比弗朗西丝·伯迪脱爵士这些人成功地减轻了极其严厉刑法时的凶杀案少。

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Though we were all a little concerned about a sharp beak coming at us full throttle, Mr. Burdett assuaged our fears.

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