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... tion in the popish plot . At first he did not exhibit that violence and rancour against the prisoners which after- wards distinguished him . He was probably aware that the court would gladly , had it been possible , have discountenanced ...
... tion in the popish plot . At first he did not exhibit that violence and rancour against the prisoners which after- wards distinguished him . He was probably aware that the court would gladly , had it been possible , have discountenanced ...
Page 198
... tion by the master himself ; but it is liable to be contra- dicted , where the fact will bear it , by contrary evidence tending to exculpate the master , and to show that he was not privy nor assenting to it , nor encouraging it ; and ...
... tion by the master himself ; but it is liable to be contra- dicted , where the fact will bear it , by contrary evidence tending to exculpate the master , and to show that he was not privy nor assenting to it , nor encouraging it ; and ...
Page 346
... tion in which he intrenched himself , the principle of his speech , was , that the alleged libel was a bona fide defence of Mr. Hastings ; and to the establishment of this posi- tion the whole of his arguments were directed . By way of ...
... tion in which he intrenched himself , the principle of his speech , was , that the alleged libel was a bona fide defence of Mr. Hastings ; and to the establishment of this posi- tion the whole of his arguments were directed . By way of ...
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