But I should question whether all this civic swearing, clubbing, and feasting would dispose them, more than at present they are disposed, to an obedience to their officers, or teach them better to submit to the austere rules of military discipline.
Burke questions whether civic activities will improve soldiers' obedience and discipline, emphasizing the importance of military order.
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