[The Star-Chamber, Volume 1 by W. Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookThe Star-Chamber, Volume 1 CHAPTER IX 7/28
I therefore mistrust the genuineness of the signature.
If not forged, it has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation." Some murmurs of applause followed this bold speech; but the gentleman who had previously counselled the young man again interposed, and whispered these words in his ear:-- "Your rash vehemence will undo you, if you take not heed.
Beyond question, Sir Giles hath the king's sanction for what he does, and to censure him as you have done is to censure the Crown, which is next to treason.
Be ruled by me, my good young Sir, and meddle no more in the matter." Sir Giles, who had some difficulty in controlling his choler, now spoke:-- "You have cast an imputation upon me, Jocelyn Mounchensey," he cried with concentrated fury, "which you shall be compelled to retract as publicly as you have made it.
To insult an officer of the Crown, in the discharge of his duty, is to insult the Crown itself, as you will find. In the King's name, I command you to hold your peace, or, in the King's name, I will instantly arrest you; and I forbid any one to give you aid. I will not be troubled thus.
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