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in the Inquisitorial Court of Portugal, than the undaunted ——.

But, my Lord, if you possess the ambition to have your name handed down to future ages as an Immaculate Judge, which except in this one instance you undoubtedly are, adopt the constitutional doctrine of your juvenile countryman, Mr. Erskine. If you do not, your precedent, it is to be hoped, will die with you ; and the people of England will impartially pay your country this just compliment ; that if their liberties were attempted to be overturned by one set of men, they were nobly and vigoroully supported by another.

I am, my Lord,
With the greatest Resepect,
Your most humble servant,
A Country Gentleman.
APPENDIX.