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The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, Vol. X.

BOOK IV
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_Burnet._ The main difference between these [the Presbyterians and the Independents] was, that the Presbyterians seemed reconcilable to the Church; _for they loved Episcopal ordination and a liturgy._--_Swift._ A damnable lie.
P.702.

_Burnet._ [Both Presbyterians and Independents] were enemies to this high prerogative, that the King was assuming, and were very averse to Popery .-- _Swift._ Style.
Ibid.

_Burnet._ So the more considerable among them [the Dissenters] resolved not to stand at too great a distance from the court, nor provoke the King so far, as to give him cause to think they were irreconcilable to him, lest they should provoke him to make up matters on any terms with the Church party .-- _Swift._ They all complied most shamefully and publicly, as is well known.
P.703.

_Burnet._ The King's choice of Palmer, Earl of Castlemain, was liable to great exception .-- _Swift._ Duchess of Cleveland's husband.
P.705.

_Burnet._ Since what an ambassador says is understood as said by the prince whose character he bears, this gave the States a right to make use of all advantages that might offer themselves .-- _Swift._ Sophistry.
P.710.


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