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Remarks on the Quaker Unmasked - 2

REMARKS, &c.

THERE hath lately appear'd a Pamphlet, called the Quaker Unmask'd, or Plain Truth, a very well wrote Piece indeed, and would be still better, had not the Author made the Hyperbole, his darling Trope.

A Piece of this nature must certainly astonish the discerning, or them who were present at the late alarming and interesting Affair, and who had an Opportunity of seeing the Rioter's Friends sloth and inactivity in endeavouring to suppress, and their Unanimity, and Zeal in forwarding and encourageing the unprecedented and lawless proceedings of an ignorant and enthusiastick Mob.

There hath several Pieces appeared in public, on the Occasion; but a Piece from that side of the Question appearing, was thought impossible, without it was one that would be composed of Apoligies for, and Palliations of the late intriguing Conduct of a rigid subverting Society in this City; but instead of that, after favouring the Cause in private, to espouse it in public, is surprizing to every body, and plainly indicates the most depravid
 

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