_Cur._ No sure, they did not; for they had not power;
The conscience of a people is their power.
_Pol._ Well; the next article in our solemn covenant
Has cleared the point again.
_Buss._ What is't? I should be glad to find the king
No safer than needs must.
_Pol._ That, in case of opposition from any person whatsoever--
_Cur._ That's well, that well; then the king is not excepted, if he
oppose us.--
_Pol._ We are obliged to join as one, to punish
All, who attempt to hinder or disturb us.
_Buss._ 'Tis a plain case; the king's included in the punishment, in
case he rebel against the people.
_Pol._ But how can he rebel?
_Cur._ I'll make it out: Rebellion is an insurrection against the
government; but they that have the power are actually the government;
therefore, if the people have the power, the rebellion is in the king.
_Buss._ A most convincing argument for faction.
_Cur._ For arming, if you please, but not for faction:
For still the faction is the fewest number:
So what they call the lawful government,
Is now the faction; for the most are ours.
_Pol._ Since we are proved to be above the king, I would gladly
understand whom we are to obey, or, whether we are to be all kings
together?
_Cur._ Are you a member of the League, and ask that question? There's
an article, that, I may say, is as necessary as any in the creed;
namely, that we, the said associates, are sworn to yield ready
obedience, and faithful service, to that head which shall be deputed.
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