These he presented in a burning speech, upholding the rights of the Virginians.

He said that to tax them by act of Parliament was tyranny.

"Caesar and Tarquin had each his Brutus, Charles I his Cromwell, and George III"-- "Treason, treason," shouted the speaker.

"May profit by their example," slowly Henry went on.

"If that be treason, make the most of it." The resolutions were voted.