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We have great reason to believe we shall be every day in a worse condition than we are, and less able to defend ourselves, and therefore we do earnestly wish we might be so happy as to find a remedy before it be too late for us to contribute to our own deliverance.

–Invitation to the Prince of Orange,
June 30, 1688

Read the underlined sentence.

What will happen if the prince waits to act?

He will gain more support from the people of England.
They will be better able to defend themselves.
The people will be happier about the change.
The lords fear they will not be able to help him.

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The lords fear they will not be able to help him.

They say they will grow "every day in a worse condition" and "less able to defend ourselves," so if the prince waits it will be too late for them to contribute to his deliverance.