By bringing him to justice I mean, that you urge the Nabob, on due conviction, to punish him with death, as a necessary example to deter others from the commission of the like crimes; nor must you desist till this is effected.
Burke calls for justice against the Nabob, advocating for severe punishment as a deterrent.
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