But we conjure you by the invaluable pledges which have hitherto united, and which we trust will hereafter lastingly unite us, that you do not suffer yourselves to be persuaded or provoked into an opinion that you are at war with this nation.
Burke urges unity and cautions against being misled into believing there is a conflict with the nation.
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