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not hesitate to protect our rights, but we cannot say any­
thin s about the affairs concerning your country before roferr
-ing the natter to you. A
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We request therefore that you would give the matter
your due consideration in order to remove tho difficulties

and continue our friendship, so that our subjects may enjoy .
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peace. If Your Highness £.ave a desire for this your brother
would be grateful. If you have any excuse in the matter I
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hope you would not blame us as every one would"prefer his
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own interests and that of his country, and you would' excuse
your brother, as it is the duty of every one to protect his
own interests and those of his country.

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