THE CONDITION OF ENGLAND
ment be the mother of Parliaments, I certainly think that we should copy the English people and this to such an extent, that, just as they do not allow others to obtain a footing in their country, so we should not allow them or others to obtain it in ours. What they have done in their own country has not been done in any other country. It is, therefore, proper for us to import their institutions. But now I want to know your views.
Editor: There is need for patience. My views will develop of themselves in the course of this discourse. It is as difficult for me to understand the true nature of Swaraj as it seems to you to be easy. I shall therefore, for the time being, content myself with endeavouring to show that what you call Swaraj is not truly Swaraj.
CHAPTER V.
The Condition of England.
Reader: Then from your statement, I deduce the Government of England is not desirable and not worth copying by us.
Editor: Your deduction is justified. The condition of England at present is pitiable.
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