CHAPTER VI.

King’s Conversation on Regency Bill 157

Lord Hardwick 158

Pelhams determine to Remove Duke of Bedford and Lord Sandwich 161

Duke of Newcastle 162

Mr. Pelham 166

Character of Lord Granville 168

His former Administration 169

His former Dismissal, and other Events of 1745 170

History of the Resignations of 1745, and some Subsequent Transactions 172

Winnington 174

Resigners Restored to Office 175

Character of George II. _ib._

Lady Suffolk 177

Duke of Grafton 180

Princess Emily 182

Pelhams not in Favour 183

Duke of Newcastle determines to Remove his Colleagues 185

Duke of Bedford 186

Lord Sandwich _ib._

Pelhams foment Family Disputes 188