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The house of commons accordingly took into consideration the business of supply.

They knew that all the money granted by the last parliament had been expended on naval and military armaments; and that great anticipations were likewise made on the revenues of the crown.

They were not ignorant that Charles was loaded with a large debt, contracted by his father, who had borrowed money both from his own subjects and from foreign princes.

They had learned by experience, that the public revenue could with difficulty maintain the dignity of the crown, even under the ordinary charges of government.

They were sensible, that the present war was very lately the result of their own importunate applications and entreaties, and that they had solemnly engaged to support their sovereign in the management of it.