Note 332 — Chapter I · ORIGIN OF THE CIVIL WAR.
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‘Touching the fundamental laws or politique constitution of this kingdom.’ Pamphlet of Feb. 24, 1642/3. ‘Whenever circumscribed by written laws, it ceaseth to be supreme. Its superlative and uncircumscribed power I intend only as relating to the universe and the affairs thereof, where it is to work by its fundamental principle, not by particular precepts or statutes.’