PREFACE.
ments he can bring to the contrary; and if he had the least degree of Modesty, he would either have pursued his former Notions, or, have been silent.
But such a Cause could expect no better an Advocate, and those who imploy'd him to propose and recommend their Trimming-Measures (which always proceed from Cowardize, or Self-interest) have the Mortification to see him receiv'd with that Contempt he deserves from all Parties.
I wish the Promoters of this new Doctrine of Moderation have not already put it out of their Power to Crush the Faction, which they have hitherto so imprudently Cherished, and which at last (if I have not Display'd it in very false Colours) will certaily Tear and Destroy the Government.
Hence it is, that the Crown of England seldom sits easy on the Heads of our Princes, it being almost impossible for them to give Universal Satisfaction to their Subjects. The
