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 ¬system (mite alien to the form and character of her government; she knows that whatever gives the greatest stability to her free constitution is the best security the few can have for their privi- leges, or the many for their freedom ; and as there has been no instance (in ourzvorldat least) of a dis- contented people to a just and prudent govern- ment, it would be discreet in the rulers of all countries, before they have recourse to measures of restraint and coercion, to examine well the causes of disobedience and discontent. " If they look into their own conduct they will find the cause — if they amend it they will find the remedy."* ¬That I may not have occasion to return here- after to the singular costumes amongst the men of Armata, I have only to add that my clothes perfectly fitted me, and I was not a little amused with my new and double character of a gentle- ¬ /n
 * See Lord Chesterfield's speech against the Play-house Bill. ¬man ¬