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The History of England from the Accession of James II.

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Their Lordships again added to it the clause which had formerly been fatal to it.

The Commons again refused to grant any new privilege to the hereditary aristocracy.

Conferences were again held; reasons were again exchanged; both Houses were again obstinate; and the bill was again lost.

[547] The Triennial Bill was more fortunate.

It was brought in on the first day of the session, and went easily and rapidly through both Houses.


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