It at once became clear that the Lords would avail themselves of the opportunity afforded them by the single presentation of financial bills, and would prolong, and virtually re-enact a tax, which the representatives of the people had repealed.
Morley reflects on the political maneuvering of the House of Lords regarding financial legislation.
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True merit once resigned, No trick nor feint will serve as well.
A rendering less apt for this occasion finds favour with some scholars, that true virtue can never be restored to those who have once fallen away from it.
Yet he had prepared this document for the very purpose of tempting France into a declaration of war.
Individuals may recover from even serious sickness; it does not appear to be the way with governments.”—Mr.
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