Tales of a Grandfather: History of Scotland 4
Tales of a Grandfather: History of Scotland 4
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Again, the whole body of Scottish trades-people^ arti- sans, and the like, particularly those of the metropolis, foresaw, that in consequence of the Union, a large pro- portion of the nobility and gentry would be withdrawn £x)m their native country, some to attend their duties in the British Parliament, others from the various motives of ambition, pleasure, or vanity, which induce persons of comparative wealth to frequent courts, and reside in capi- tals. The consequences to be apprehended were..., that the Scottish metropolis would be deserted by all that were wealthy and noble, and deprived at once of the considera- tion and advantages of a capital ; and that the country must suffer in proportion, by the larger proprietors ceasing to reside on their estates, and going to spend their rents in England.
These were evils apprehended by particular classes of men. But the loss and disgrace to be sustained by the ancient kingdc^m, which had so long defended her liberty and independence against England, were common to all her children ; and should Scotland at this crisis volunta- rily surrender her rank among nations, for no immediate advantages that could be anticipated, excepting such as might be obtained by private individuals who had votes Digitized by Google 200 TALES OF A GRANDFATHER.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Again, the whole body of Scottish trades-people^ arti- sans, and the like, particularly those of the metropolis, foresaw, that in consequence of the Union, a large pro- portion of the nobility and gentry would be withdrawn £x)m their native country, some to attend their duties in the British Parliament, others from the various motives of ambition, pleasure, or vanity, which induce persons of comparative wealth to frequent courts, and reside in capi- tals. The consequences to be apprehended were..., that the Scottish metropolis would be deserted by all that were wealthy and noble, and deprived at once of the considera- tion and advantages of a capital ; and that the country must suffer in proportion, by the larger proprietors ceasing to reside on their estates, and going to spend their rents in England.
These were evils apprehended by particular classes of men. But the loss and disgrace to be sustained by the ancient kingdc^m, which had so long defended her liberty and independence against England, were common to all her children ; and should Scotland at this crisis volunta- rily surrender her rank among nations, for no immediate advantages that could be anticipated, excepting such as might be obtained by private individuals who had votes Digitized by Google 200 TALES OF A GRANDFATHER.
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