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Show [I74] [ I75 ] oppofe any fuch doctrine as myfelf; and I believe that I may farther aflure myfelf, upon the point in quefiion, to remain unanfwered. that this learned Author will not be dilL- pleafed or offended with the freedom of The fame obfervation, I am inclined thefe remarks upon his Work ; for, though I have not the honour to be per» fonally acquainted with him, yet I am fufliciently acquainted (by other parts of to think, is equally applicable, as well his Writings) with the general benevo- taries mutt alfo be {triétly examined, upon this point, before I conclude my Declaration : and, had the other great lence and reétitude of his intentions, and alfo that he is an admirer and faft friend to our carfllz'tutiarzal Lz'écrz‘y (which plain- Iy appears in many other parts of his ufeful Work) as well as myfelf; f0 thatany correétions, on that flde of tbe gut/flan, will be taken (I dare fay) by him as they to the candour and difpofition, as to the writings, of Sir William Blackf'tone, whofe very learned and ufeful Commen- and eminent writers (Lord Coke, Lord Chief judice Vaughan, Judge Jenkins, Sc.) whofe opinions, upon the prefent were meant by me, that is, in good part, fubjeét, I am obliged alfo to call in queftion, been flill alive, I {hould have thought myfelf equally fure of their be- and without the leaft ill will: and his Work (I {peak of it in general) has very nevolence and forgivenefs, ifI except Serjeant Mayart; becaufe the undeferved defcrvedly acquired fo much ef'teem and contempt, with which he has treated Sir credit in the world, that I could not, Richard Bolton, without great injuftice to the fubjeé‘t beFore me, permit any arguments therein, whom he attempted to anfwer,) prevents UPON (the learned Author my |
