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F. All those whole property, freedom and lives may be affected by their laws.

G. Yet six men in (even who inhabit this kingdom, have, like you, no votes; and the petition which I desired you to sign, has nothing for its object but the restoration of you all, to the right of chusing those lawmakers, by whom your money or your lives may be taken from you: attend while I read it distinctly.

F. Give me your pen. I never wrote my name, ill as it may be written, with greater eagerness.

G. I applaud you; and trust that your example will be followed by millions. Another word before we part. Recollect your opinion about your club in the village, and tell me what ought to be the consequence, if the King alone were to insist on making laws, or on altering them at his will and pleasure.

F. He too must be expelled.

G. Oh, but think of his standing army, and of the militia, which now are his in substance, though ours in form.

F. If