There is a later authority in print that doth settle the point so as I tell you, and I do conceive it ought to be followed; and it being safer for the prisoner, my humble opinion to your Lordship is, that he ought to be present at the stating of the question.
Burke argues for the presence of the prisoner during legal proceedings for their safety and fairness.
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Our people will find employment enough for a truly patriotic, free, and independent spirit, in guarding what they possess from violation.
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