On the record
Surely, we ought, at least, to have kept our faith in leaving this last retreat to that unfortunate prince.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Surely, we ought, at least, to have kept our faith in leaving this last retreat to that unfortunate prince.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke emphasizes the importance of maintaining faith and integrity in political dealings, particularly regarding the treatment of a defeated prince.
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