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Here the Defence was closed. –

Mr. Dunkin in reply –
Mr. Davies says that the motives impd to Defts could not operate upon them, unless we suppose them fools. The same may be said of every crime for all sin is folly.
He also said that the exercise by Defts of the functions of their office had been sanctioned by your [Lordships]. He has given no proof of that assertion & I am sure it cannot be proved.
He is mistaken in asserting