remonstrance

• The king, in reply, told the Commons, that "their remonstrance was more like a denunciation of war, than an address of dutiful subjects, and that their pretension to inquire into state affairs was a plenipotence to which none of their ancestors, even during the weakest reigns, had ever dared to aspire." —  A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
• The king, in reply, told the Commons that their remonstrance was unparliamentary; that he could not understand what they meant by a wicked party; that bishops were entitled to their votes in parliament; and that, as to the removal of evil counsellors, they must name whom they were. —  A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges
• James forbade them to enter on the subject, but their remonstrance was none the less vigorous. —  History of the English People, Volume V (of 8) Puritan England, 1603-1660
• I remonstrated with him upon this desecration of the colours that he had once fought and hoped to win fame under; but of course my remonstrance was quite useless, the rascal only laughed at me Having arrived within the above-named distance of the ship, Mendouca ordered the sweeps to be laid in, and the slaves to be driven below and secured. —  The Pirate Slaver A Story of the West African Coast
• Folks 'ull think it's a judgment on me as I've got such a child,--they'll think I've done summat wicked Before this remonstrance was finished, Maggie was already out of hearing, making her way toward the great attic that run under the old high-pitched roof, shaking the water from her black locks as she ran, like a Skye terrier escaped from his bath. —  Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7

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