They are lords of their own soil, and of course, to a certain degree, independent--they therefore will resist tyranny--they will equally oppose anarchy because they are aware that in any storm which may arise they must abide its fury.
Daggett describes landholders as independent and resistant to both tyranny and anarchy.
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