[233] The King had just given Cranborn Lodge in Windsor Forest to the Duke. [234] “Il marche en philosophe, où l’honneur le conduit, Condamne les combats, plaint son maître, et le suit.” _Henriade._ [235] Vide Appendix. [236] The plantations are reckoned in the diocese of London. [237] [He was consequently dismissed, and, with an allusion to his profession of architect, said, with much good humour and pleasantry, “So, after all, I shall not be Inigo, but _Out I go_, Jones.”]--E. [238] For making a league with the Algerines. [239] Lord George Sackville. 1754. Plus on étudie le monde, plus on y découvre le ridicule. _La Bruyere._ Les exemples du passé touchent sans comparaison plus les hommes que ceux de leur siècle. Nous nous accoutumons à ce que nous voyons; et je ne sçai si le consulat du Cheval de Caligula nous auroit autant surpris que nous nous l’imaginons.--_Card. de Retz._ CHAPTER XII. The Author’s motives for continuing his Work in the year 1754--Flattery the vice of Historians--The Author’s apprehensions for the Constitution--His political principles--Embarrassments caused by the death of Mr. Pelham--Difficulties in the way of choosing his successor--Appointment and disappointment of Mr. Fox--His audience with the King--Duke of Newcastle sole Minister--New appointments--Character of Sir Thomas Robinson--Affairs in Ireland--New Parliament--Origin of the War in America--Defeat of Major Washington--Law-suit about Richmond New Park--Debates on the Address--Prince of Hesse turns Papist--Disturbances in the New Parliament--Debates on the Army Estimates--Breach between Sir George Lyttelton and Mr. Pitt--State of parties--Projected changes--Deaths of Lords Gower and Albemarle.