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10 Now Edmund returns to his well-belov'd theme; To prove Hastings' power should not be supreme; The Government rule 'twas his duty to draw From Coke upon Littleton, writers on law: And whenever their Lordships shall come to decide, Burke hoped they would take British laws for their guide; 'Tis contended, says he, by the party accus'd, We should govern by laws to which subjects are used. But, my Lords, I maintain, 'tis expedient and fitting, To govern the world by the laws of Great Britain; Nor do I conceive that it matters a jot. With respect to the laws, if they knew them or not. And the prisoner, I trust, will be try'd and attainted By those laws alone, with which I am acquainted. Here this letter ends, but expect, my dear Brother, When Edmund resumes I will send you another.