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Sire, I have neither eyes to see nor tongue to speak in this place, but as this House is pleased to direct me, whose servant I am here; and I humbly beg Your Majesty's pardon that I cannot givr any other answer than this to what Your Majesty is pleased to demand of me.

William Lenthall 04/01/1662

Replying to King Charles I who had entered the House of Commons to arrest 5 MPs to charge them with treason

Category: Speakers of the House of Commons, Monarchy

Tags: Government, Monarchy, Parliament, Speakers of the House of Commons, William Lenthall

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