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Hastings flies not to a court for trial, but as a sanctuary to secure him from it.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “Hastings flies not to a court for trial, but as a sanctuary to secure him from it.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke claims that Hastings seeks sanctuary to avoid trial, suggesting a deeper implication of his actions.
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