They administered an oath to their sovereigns, which bound them to aeknowledge the laws, and to defend the rights of the church and people; and if they forgot this obligation, they forfeited their office.
Spooner describes the oath taken by sovereigns to uphold laws and rights, emphasizing the importance of accountability.
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