It was no marvel if, both on the one side and on the other, inroads were often made.

But, when treaties have been concluded, spaces measured, lines drawn, landmarks set up, that which before might pass for innocent error or just reprisal becomes robbery, perjury, deadly sin.

He knew not, you say, which of his powers were founded on ancient law, and which only on vicious example.

But had he not read the Petition of Right?
Had not proclamation been made from his throne, Soit fait comme il est desire?
"For his private virtues they are beside the question.

Remember you not," and Mr Milton smiled, but somewhat sternly, "what Dr Cauis saith in the Merry Wives of Shakspeare?
'What shall the honest man do in my closet?
There is no honest man that shall come in my closet.' Even so say I.There is no good man who shall make us his slaves.