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The Whisperer on English liberty and armed defense
The text outlines the balance of power among king, lords, and commons. It stresses parliamentary prerogatives to govern, raise funds, and restrain the crown. It warns that a separate military power must remain under civil control to protect liberty, lest defenders become slaves to their own trust. It cautions that crafty administration can erode liberties, but the people will reclaim rights once fraud is revealed.
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