Memoirs, Illustrative of the Life And Writings of John Evelyn (1696) [ Practices / Concepts ]
… dishonor & shame at home! To this add the disproportion of the Buroughs capable of electing members, by which the major part of the whole kingdom are frequently out-voted, be the cause never so unjust, if it concerne a party interest. Will ever those swarmes of locusts , Lawyers & Attorneys, who fill so many seats, vote for a publiq … recovery from the atrophy & consumption it labours under. The; King himselfe should (my Lord') be acquainted with these particulars, & of the; greate importance of them, by such as from their wisedome & integrity, deserve the neerest accesse, …
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