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RV 308 (Chap. 1.) §. 10. Further then, answer me this: Do you think Freedom to be something great, and noble, and valuable?"How should I not?"Is it possible then, that he who acquires any thing so great, and valuable, and noble, should be of an abject Spirit?"It is not."Whenever then you see any one subject to another, and flattering him, contrary to his own Opinion, confidently say, that He too is not free: and not only if he doth it for a Supper, but even if it be for a Government; nay, a Consulship: but call those indeed little Slaves, who act thus for the sake of little Things; and the others, as they deserve, great Slaves."Be this too agreed."Well: do you think Freedom to be something independent and self-determined?"How can it be otherwise?"Him then, whom it is in the Power of another to restrain or to compell, affirm confidently, to be not free. And do not mind his Grandfathers, or Great Grandfathers; or inquire, whether he hath been bought or sold: but, if you hear him say, from his Heart, and with Emotion, my Master, though twelve Lictors should march before him, call him a Slave. And, if you should hear him say, ''Wretch, that I am! what do I suffer!'' call him a Slave. In short, if you see him wailing, complaining, unprosperous, call him a Slave in Purple."Suppose then he doth nothing of all this?"Do not yet say, he is free; but learn whether his Principles are liable to Compulsion, to Restraint, or Disappointment; and, if you find this to be the Case, call him a Slave, keeping Holiday during the Saturnalia. Say, that his Master is abroad: he will come presently; and you will know what he suffers."Who will come?"Whoever hath the Power either of bestowing, or taking away, any of