And thus in triumph took his glorious way,
Through scenes of horror, terror, and dismay.”
LETTER V.
Say then which class to greater folly stoop,
The great in promise, or the poor in hope?
Be brave, for your leader is brave, and vows reformation; there shall be in England seven halfpenny loaves sold for a penny; and the three-hooped pot shall have ten hoops. I will make it felony to drink small beer: all shall eat and drink on my score, and I will apparel them all in one livery,that they may agree like brothers; and they shall all worship me as their lord.
SHAKSPEARE, Henry VI.
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THE ELECTION.
The Evils of the Contest, and how in part to be avoided - The Miseries endured by a Friend of the Candidate - The various Liberties taken with him who has no Personal Interest in the Success - The unreasonable Expectations of Voters - The Censures of the opposing Party - The Vices as well as Follies shown in such Time of Contest - Plans and Cunning of Electors - Evils which remain after the Decision, opposed in vain by the Efforts of the Friendly, and of the Successful; among whom is the Mayor - Story of his Advancement till he was raised to the Government of the Borough - These Evils not to be placed in Balance with the Liberty of the People, but are yet Subjects of just Complaint.