Times Jumbo 1209

[kilifi]

18a. Unruly nationalist faced clear request for peace 4,2,5,3,1,6. I know it's an anagram but just can't get it!

[Mamyalynne]

It's simply a literary quote and of course out of context many don't make sense today and/or we have lost any humorous references there may have been in the writing.

[stevenj]

I suppose I should move on but it just niggles me. I sometimes find it difficult to let go of a problem ( guess who says that! ) and, for some reason, this is one of those times. Take a deep breath, steven. Sorry!

[Mamyalynne]

I understand and admire your tenacity Steven.

Sometimes as I say things don't always make sense.

Some more discussion if you scroll down here...

http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/what-does-t-l-stand-for-used-by-mary-actii-when-7775

[stevenj]

You are amazing Mamyalynne! Always so helpful. You are very kind to me and I am very grateful.
I think I may be able to move on now. I still don' t really get the humour but I now do see the context. Thank you.
steven