You had better know something of the condition of the country before you make your choice." "I assure you that I am willing to learn all I can of Virginia," Robert answered.
"Very well spoken.

I hope that you have eradicated from your mind all those fallacious and treasonable ideas of republicanism.

The failure of the commonwealth in England ought to convince any one that republicanism can never succeed." Robert was silent.

So deeply had republicanism been engrafted in his soul that he might as well attempt to tear out his heart, as to think of uprooting it.

His meeting with General Goffe and his love for Ester had more strongly cemented his love for liberty; but Robert held his peace, and the stepfather went on.
"Virginia is ruled by a governor and sixteen councillors, commissioned by his majesty, and a grand assembly, consisting of two burgesses from each county, meets annually, which levies taxes, hears appeals and passes laws of all descriptions, which are sent to the lord chancellor for his approval, as in accordance with the laws of the realm.