as in our village clubs, must be taken, and prevail.
G. What could be done, if the society were so large, that all could not meet in the same place?
F. A greater number must chuse a less.
G. Who should be chusers?
F. All who are not upon the parish in our club. If a man asks relief of the overseer, he ceases to be one of us, because he must depend upon the overseer.
G. Could not a few men, one in seven, for instance, chuse the assembly of lawmakers, as well as a larger number?
F. As conveniently, perhaps; but I would not suffer any man to chuse another, who was to make laws, by which my money, or my life, might be taken from me.
G. Have you a freehold in any county of forty shillings a-year?
F. I have nothing in the world but my cattle, implements of husbandry, and household goods, together with my farm, for which I pay a fixed rent to the 'squire.
