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He would seek refuge anywhere, even in the very sanctuary of his accusers, rather than abide a trial with him in a court of justice.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “He would seek refuge anywhere, even in the very sanctuary of his accusers, rather than abide a trial with him in a court…”
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Burke describes Hastings' desperate attempts to evade a fair trial.
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