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Law-Taxes
with the more honour of course the more copious the richer the spoil. The one
on filchingpreying fastening upon his victims, taking them his victims as they
come: the other singles out the distressed. What
makes the true difference in point of worth and merit between
the two classes of men [+] A single turnspit wasthus occupied?differently situated — the difference
[+] so differently regarded
by the law? in their fate: In no instance was the observation of the
Roman Satyrist ever more fully verified. Ille crucem
pretium secleris tulit, hic diadema.
A single turnspit was found enough to stopstem
the current of reform when seeking a passage through
the King's houshold. What was this turnspit?
a dog? no: but a Member of Parliament. But
if one Member of Parliament, and he a commoner
a Plebian is enough, what shall hope
where can hope when instead of one Plebian
defender patron<add>enemy of mankind</add> of abuse there is a whole swarm one
sees no inconsiderable portion of the peerage.
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