Scotsman to join in it; and indeed I
don't think there's great reason to fear that either, unless vast
numbers of foreign forces are poured into the country for support of
the party in possession.

"The Militia of England are little to be feared, nor do I believe
they'll be trusted with arms, as there's a chance what way they may
be used, particularly by that part of the country who only know how
to handle them. As to the Dutch who are come over, there's now
greater reason to believe they'll be recalled, and it may be some
time before others are sent in their place, if at all. I do believe
the United States, if they dare, will give all the support they can;
but if France shall really prove in earnest, I imagine they'll
consider it necessary to be quiet. Other foreign forces may be sent
in, but on the other hand there's a very great improbability; thir
people will likewise get aid, and here there's assembling a very
numerous resolute army. The prospect of the situation of the country
for some time to come, must affect every well-wisher to it, and the
consequences to this part, if the undertaking shall misgive, appear
to me terrible; if it succeed, what have we to fear? You'll answer,
the introduction of Popery and arbitrary government; but I don't
imagine, considering the success and fate of his grandfather and
uncle, that will be attempted; and as to any fear that we may be
made dependant and tributary to the foreign powers giving aid to the
present adventure, that I'm not apprehensive of, nor do I imagine
it would be in his power to accomplish, tho' inclinable to it. I
shall say no more on the subject; only it's easier preventing an
evil than remedying, and that may be applyed to both sides; only
this one further I observe, that I think it's the interest of the
nation to have a sovereign settled whose title is unquestionable: we
see the inconveniencys attending the other. You'll perhaps answer,
there will still be a Pretender; but I reply, not so dangerous an
one, if at all. You write, in your letter, that people may, without
meaning, be treated and led away with popular arguments. I assure
you I'm none of these--what I have said now, is on a Sunday
forenoon. However, I should wish you communicate my mind to nobody.
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