"But when he was made dictator, and had some pretences, and a
probability by means less wicked and mischievous to arrive at the
government, his words were, _he that is not against us is with us._
But to Pompey only it belonged, and to his cause, or the like cause,
to the defenders of ancient established governments, of the English
monarchy and liberties, to say, they that are not with us are
against us. _In internecino bello,_ in attacks upon government,
_medii pro hostibus habentur,_ neutral men are traitors, and assist,
by their indifferency, to the destruction of the government. As many
as applaud this play, ought to be put under sureties of the peace;
and yet not one warrant, that we hear of yet, granted by the Lord
Chief Justice.
"But it is not a Duke of Guise to be assassinated, a turbulent,
wicked, and haughty courtier; but an innocent and gentle prince, as
well as brave, and renowned for noble achievements: a prince, that
hath no fault, but that he is the king's son; and the best too of
all his sons; such a son, as would have made the best of emperors
happy.
"Except it be, that the people honour him and love him, and every
where publicly and loudly show it: But this they do, for that the
best people of England have no other way left to show their loyalty
to the king, and love to their religion and government, in long
intervals of Parliament, than by prosecuting his son, for the sake
of the king and his own merit, with all the demonstrations of the
highest esteem.
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