We call for that spirit of equity, that spirit of justice, that spirit of protection, that spirit of lenity, which ought to characterize every British subject in power; and on these, and these principles only, he will be tried.
Burke calls for a spirit of equity and justice to guide the actions of those in power, emphasizing British values.
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