Assume ( page 61 ).
Questions.
1. Does assume apply to that which is rightfully or wrongfully taken? 2. In what use does assume correspond with arrogate and usurp? 3. How do arrogate and usurp differ from each other? How does assume differ from postulate as regards debate or reasoning of any kind?
Examples.
Wherefore do I ——
These royalties, and not refuse to reign.
—— a virtue if you have it not.
For well we know no hand of blood and bone
Can gripe the sacred handle of our scepter,
Unless he do profane, steal, or ——.