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I think My Self obliged to take Notice, how well the Army there…
Quote byWilliam III of England · 1650–1702
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Speech to Parliament (2 October 1690), quoted in His Majesties Most Gracious Speech to both Houses of Parliament. On Thursday the 2d day of October 1690 (1690), p. 3.
English (original)
I think My Self obliged to take Notice, how well the Army there [Ireland] have behaved themselves on all Occasions, and born great Hardships with little Pay, and with so much Patience and Willingness, as could not proceed but from an Affectionate Duty to My Service, and a Zeal for the Protestant Religion.
— William III of England
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