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Upon the Straffordian knot. March 10. 1640.
Mr. Speaker,
IN this great and waighty cause, we ought seriously to consider,
First, what we our selves have done already in the ac∣cusation and impeachment of this great Earle, of high Treason.
Secondly, let us remember what we now are, not on∣ly Parliament men, but publick men, and English-men.
As Parliament men, let us follow the steps of our an∣cestours, and be constant to that rule of Law which was their guide, and should be ours.
As publick men, forget not whom we here represent, and by how many chosen and trusted.
As English men let us call to minde the undanted spi∣rits, & stout hearts of those ancient Heroes, from whom we are descended, how free they were from Pusillanimi∣ty, and how they scorned all Flattery, and Slavery; let us then now or never, Mr. Speaker, shew the same blood runs in our veines.
Thirdly, let us be well advised what to doe, if in case we shall be denied justice in this particular, upon which depends not only the happinesse, but the safety of this Parliament, of this Kingdome, of our selves, and of our Posterities: and this is my Aviso.