And I will venture to say that those three gentlemen did so execute their duty in India, in all the substantial parts of it, that they will serve as a shield to cover the honor of England, whenever this country is upbraided in India.
Burke defends the integrity of certain officials in India, asserting their actions upheld England's honor.
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