23 July 1810 17

Ch | | Cause & Obstacle

| | Universities

| | Virtue

we[?] take of this absolute[?] resignation[?]

The opinion and conduct of the governe[?]

Falched[?] in all its shapes and in particular in that which is regarded as its most aggravated shape, viz. perjury - perjury and solemn falsehood in respect /by means/ of the opinions entertained and the conduct observed by the governed /those subject to power /dominion// in relation to it, constitutes /forms/ /affords/ one of the most effectual tests and useful exemplifications as effectual a test and as useful an exemplification of that blind and abject obsequiousness on the continuance of which their power, their reputation, and /together with/ whatsoever profit is attached to it depends.

In this respect /behalf/ The thing to be accomplished is that while the mode /[...?]/ of transgression in question, viz falshood, wherever it /the effect/ is adverse to their interest is sought for /out/ for the purpose of punishment /being punished/ and wherever their interest is not advanced by it, left at least to take its course /chance/ in respect of punishment, shall in every case /so far/ as the effect of it is subservient to their interest be /stand/ protected not only against punihsment but against censure and reproach and shame, and not only protected, but the practice of it made matter of obligation.