The Solicitor-General, Sir Robert Eyre, distinguishes expressly the case of the Revolution, and its principles, from a proceeding at pleasure, on the part of the people, to change their ancient Constitution, and to frame a new government for themselves.
Burke highlights the distinction made by Sir Robert Eyre regarding the principles of the Revolution compared to arbitrary changes by the people.
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