Charles I of England Quote

If I would have given way to an arbitrary way, for to have all laws changed according to the power of the sword, I needed not to have come here; and therefore I tell you (and I pray God it be not laid to your charge) that I am the martyr of the people.


speech on the scaffold, 30 January 1649; J. Rushworth Historical Collections pt. 4, vol. 2 (1701)


If I would have given way to an arbitrary way, for to have all laws changed according to the power of the sword, I needed not to have come here; and...

If I would have given way to an arbitrary way, for to have all laws changed according to the power of the sword, I needed not to have come here; and...

If I would have given way to an arbitrary way, for to have all laws changed according to the power of the sword, I needed not to have come here; and...

If I would have given way to an arbitrary way, for to have all laws changed according to the power of the sword, I needed not to have come here; and...