CHAPTER IX.

1757. Character of the Times 278

Contest between the Parliament and Clergy in France 279

France 280

King of France stabbed 281

Torture and execution of Damiens 282

The King compliments Louis on his escape 283

Trial of Admiral Byng 284

Admiral Byng’s sentence, and the behaviour of the Court-Martial 287

Author’s impressions 288

Sentence of Court-Martial on Byng 289

Representation of Court-Martial 292

Remarks on Byng’s case 293

Two Highland Regiments raised 300

Ordnance Estimates 301

Guinea Lottery _ib._

Militia Bill 302

Ordnance 303