The conscience of a people is their power.

_Pol._ Well; the next article in our solemn covenant
Has cleared the point again.

_Buss._ What is't? I should be glad to find the king
No safer than needs must.

_Pol._ That, in case of opposition from any person whatsoever--

_Cur._ That's well, that well; then the king is not excepted, if he
oppose us.--

_Pol._ We are obliged to join as one, to punish
All, who attempt to hinder or disturb us.

_Buss._ 'Tis a plain case; the king's included in the punishment, in
case he rebel against the people.

_Pol._ But how can he rebel?

_Cur._ I'll make it out: Rebellion is an insurrection against the
government; but they that have the power are actually the government;
therefore, if the people have the power, the rebellion is in the king.

_Buss._ A most convincing argument for faction.

_Cur._ For arming, if you please, but not for faction:
For still the faction is the fewest number:
So what they call the lawful government,