Example.
Let the proposition be the contrary to the former, Namely, That the King ought not to be deposed, or put to death, for any hainous offence committed by him. The Reason is, because in so doing, we shall blemish our own reputation. Place it Logically thus. We who are Citizens ought not to blemish our own reputation; but if we de∣pose the King or put him to death, we shall ble∣mish our owne reputation; Therefore we ought neither to depose the King, nor put him to death. The Reason of the Major is, Because Reputation is the publick treasure, and