Have they once considered the dilemma in which they are placed,--the ruin of their credit in the East Indies, if they refuse the bills,--the ruin of their credit and existence in England, if they accept them?
Burke presents a dilemma faced by the East India Company regarding their financial obligations and reputation.
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The improvements of the National Assembly are superficial, their errors fundamental.
I would not exclude alteration neither; but even when I changed, it should be to preserve.
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