He then established the privileges and immunities granted to the Tunkawns,--that is, to the nobility and gentry of the country,--and afterwards published most severe ordinances against governors who failed in doing their duty, but principally against those who commanded in far distant provinces.
Burke highlights the establishment of privileges for the nobility and the enforcement of duties by governors.
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