unintelligible disputes； which are not worthy the reflection of a
man of sense： But what principally distinguishes these two sects；
and alone merits attention； is the different spirit of their
religion。 The conducted by the ； are great
friends to superstition； rigid observers of external forms and
ceremonies； and devoted to the authority of the priests； and to
tradition。 The are enthusiasts； and zealous
promoters of the passionate devotion； and of the inward life；
little influenced by authority； and； in a word； but half
catholics。 The consequences are exactly conformable to the
foregoing reasoning。 The are the tyrants of the people；
and the slaves of the court： And the preserve alive
the small sparks of the love of liberty； which are to be found in
the French nation。