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 ¬cept in the consequences of any change. — That part of the subject is too deep for my decision; yet I find it difficult to conceive how a repre- sentation embracing a larger proportion of a wise and moral people could have a greater tendency to produce insecurity, than when it emanates only from those whom the laws have directed to be balanced. — A few individuals might seek to extend their own powers at the expense of the liberties of the people, but the people them- selves could surely have no interest in usurping a greater authority than was consistent with the equilibrium of a constitution which for centuries had been the just object of their na- tional pride, and the admiration of a world it has enlightened. ¬" Attending to all these considerations, have you now" said Morven, " any difficulty in form- ing an opinion on this important subject, put- ting England wholly out of the question?" ¬" For the reasons I have already given you," v I an- ¬