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SPEECH XI. Second Conference with the same, 13 April 1657.

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Endeavours to rebut their arguments, used in the
former Conference, in favour of the Title. Not of
necessity; at best only of expediency or advantage.
John Hampden and the Ironsides. Leaves the matter
undecided: Conference to be renewed.

XII. Third Conference with the same, 20 April 1657

Replies to their argument drawn from Law; contends
that whatever Title they, the Parliament, establish, be
it that of Protector or another, will be law. For the
rest, the matter not an essential; unimportant in com-
parison with others in this New Instrument of Govern-
ment, to which others let us rather address ourselves.
Conference to be renewed on the morrow.

XIII. Fourth Conference with the Committee of Ninety-

nine, 21 April 1657

Animadverts on various Articles of the Petition and

Advice, or New Instrument, which seem to require re-

consideration: leaves that of the Kingship unmeddled

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and in the way of being made secure; Peace hitherto ;
a Godly Ministry. Understand the works of God,
what God has done for you; and persevere and
prosper.

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Perils of the Nation; perils of the Protestant Inter-
est in Europe at large; pressing need there is of una-
nimity. Exhortation and Remonstrance: Do not sacri-
fice great vital interests for titles and niceties.

XVIII. Dissolution of the Second Protectorate Parliament,

4 Febr. 1657-8.

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