On the record
As to the Begum, he positively acquits her of any rebellion.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “As to the Begum, he positively acquits her of any rebellion.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke asserts that the Begum is not guilty of rebellion, emphasizing her innocence in the matter.
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