Sir _John_. For my Part, the whole Stress of my Argument rests on a Supposition; that both Parties of the Administration will adhere to their native Principles and Way of thinking. On this Supposition then where can be the _Concord_, where the _Coalition_? _Over_. Just where the Union would be between Kites and Doves. _Blunt_. But, my Fox-hunter, leaving Concord and Union out of the Question, when has it been seen, that spotless innocent _Doves_ have had the weak Complaisance of associating with the crafty and guilty _Kites_, on the first Offer of Friendship and Cordiality? _Broad_. Still, my worthy Magistrate, severe upon your old Friends? Sir _John_. Mr. _Broadbottom_, call not that Severity, which is the Result of Friendship. I judge of Mr. _Blunt_ by myself, who, because I esteem you, fear you may be imposed upon in the Step you have lately taken. You could not but see that the Court made to you, was the Effect rather of _Necessity_ than _Choice_. You must not be the Man of Penetration I take you for, unless you saw that you would be an unwelcome Guest at C—t, and an unwelcome Companion to those who invited you thither. In such Circumstances, I should expect that you, and those whom you have selected among your Party to accompany you, wou’d insist upon such Terms for your Country, as would endear you to your Countrymen. _Broad_. But, Sir _John_, would it become us to insist on Terms, when none were exacted from us? Sir _John_. It not only would become you to insist on such Terms as would be of public Utility, but it was absolutely necessary you shou’d, if you would maintain your Character and serve your Country. You _New Comers_ are but a few, if compared to those you are ingrafted on. They may, and probably will out-argue, or rather out-vote you, whenever you shall presume to oppose their Measures; and should you persist in your Opposition, they will thrust you from the _Barn_ for your Contumacy. Such will be the best of your Case. _Smooth_. Best do you call it? Pray, Sir _John_, what do you call the Worst of their Case? Sir _John_. To quit their own Principles, and take up those of the old _Standards_. In that Case they might think to mend their own private Fortunes, but would most certainly ruin their Country, and of course would lose all Credit with their Countrymen. _Broad_. But is it impossible for Men of different Principles to meet each other half Way, and agree in such Essentials as may promote the general Good of the Community?