For more than seventy years they had been allowed existence without recognition.

None had more faithfully supported the new dynasty than they; none had been paid less for their allegiance.

Their utmost effort could secure only a sparing mitigation of the Test Act.

All of them were Whigs, and the doctrines of Locke suited exactly their temper and their wants.

There were amongst them able men in every walk of life, and they were apt to publication.