Though these measures were taken with the greatest judgment, and seemed to promise a peaceful evening to his reign, the seeds of rebellion remained still at home, and the dispositions that nourished them were rather increased abroad.
Burke warns that despite careful measures, underlying tensions can still lead to rebellion.
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