But our subjects are so habituated to associate with us as equals that any defeat whatever that clashes with their notions of justice, whether it proceeds from a legal judgment or from the power which our empire gives us, makes them forget to be grateful for being allowed to retain most of their possessions, and more vexed at a part being taken, than if we had from the first cast law aside and openly gratified our covetousness.
Dirudienez, gizonak gehiago haserretzen dira injustiziaz tratatuak direnean, indarkeriaz direnean baino, zeren batak baldintza beretan abusatzea dela ematen baitu, besteak, ordea, nagusitasun egoera batetik inposatzea.