It appears an offence of the highest order in the Directors concerned in this business, when, not satisfied with leaving such charges so long unexamined, they should venture to present to the king's servants the object of them for the highest trust which they have to bestow.
Burke criticizes the Directors for presenting a candidate for a high trust position despite unresolved charges against him.
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