Local Allegiance

Local allegiance, such as is due from an alien or stranger born, as long as he continues within the sovereign's dominions and protection; it ceases the instant such stranger transfers himself from this kingdom to another. But if an alien, seeking the protection of the Crown, and having a family and effects here, should, during a war with his native country, go thither, and there adhere to our enemies for purposes of hostility, he may be dealt with as a traitor, Fost. 115. See ALIEN.