Whenever an occasion shall be regularly given to maintain everything of substance in that paper, I shall be ready to meet the proudest name for ability, learning, or rank that this kingdom contains, upon that subject.
Burke declares his readiness to defend his position against any prominent figure in the kingdom when the opportunity arises.
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