A tiller of land to pay six hundred per cent to discharge the demands of government!
Edmund Burke: “A tiller of land to pay six hundred per cent to discharge the demands of government!”
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Edmund Burke
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This statement emphasizes the absurdity of the financial demands placed on farmers, showcasing the dire economic conditions they faced.
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