reply from American United Colonies We know of no laws binding upon us, but such as have been transmitted to us by ou ourselves, or our representatives elected for that purpose. What laws, stamped with those defended them; and we will risk every thing, do every thing, and suffer every thing in their d established by our laws, we have prepared, ordered, and levied war. But is this traitorously? The authors use which device to illustrate the firmness of their stance? 1. references to authorities, including the King and Secretaries of State, who are leg 2. an appeal to emotion which recalls a once prosperous relationship between the t O 3 3. repetition of "every thing" at the end of successive phrases to display a willingnes 04. a series of rhetorical questions that suggest various reasons why rebellion is a flaw term