In its consequences, the surrender of Savoy was to make a surrender to France of Switzerland and Italy, of both which countries Savoy is the key,--as it is known to ordinary speculators in politics, though it may not be known to the weavers in Norwich, who, it seems, are by Mr.
Burke argues that surrendering Savoy would have far-reaching consequences for Switzerland and Italy, highlighting its strategic importance.
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