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,,whether James or William Reigns, but whether ,,we are to have a Monarchy or Common Wealth, ,,& one party seem unwilling to bear the Regal ,,Authority even in a Prince establish'd by ,,their own Choise,,.

Thus for a Tory Writer who no doubt has Made use of an harsh & angry Pen, but which ever Side We go to impartiality is not to be expected, party Merit generaly speaking absorbs all other Merit; in such unfortunate times a Man may dispence with every other Sort of duty that is Stanch & Steady to his Side, & if he carrys his point despises all accusation & hardens his heart against every sort of reproach.

As it began now to appear plainly that hence forward their would be no way to the King but by & through Parliament, & that consequently no party could find the