Let The Consequences Be What They Will,

A Man's House Is His Castle.

May It Please Your Honors: I Was Desired By One Of The Court To Look Into The Books, And Consider The Question Now Before Them Concerning Writs Of Assistance.

No Parts Of His Majesty's Dominions Can Be Taxed Without Their Consent.

An Act Against The Constitution Is Void; An Act Against Natural Equity Is Void.

But I Think I Can Sincerely Declare That I Cheerfully Submit Myself To Every Odious Name For Conscience' Sake; And From My Soul I Despise All Those Whose Guilt, Malice, Or Folly Has Made Them My Foes.