Every British pirate was a public nuisance, involving the British Government, which must respond in damages, not only to the individuals who have suffered, but also to the National Government, acting as paterfamilias for the common good of all the people.
He argues that British piracy constitutes a public nuisance, obligating the British Government to compensate both individuals and the nation.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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