CHAPTER II.

1760. Plan to carry the Prerogative to an unusual height 16

Unpopularity and Seclusion of the Princess of Wales 17

Intended Duel between the Earl of Albemarle and General Townshend 20

Nov. 18. Meeting of Parliament 24

The King’s Speech _ib._

Increase of the Court Establishment _ib._

Interview between Lord Bute and the Duke of Richmond 27

Irish Disputes 31

The King of Prussia’s Victory over Marshal Daun 33

Mauduit’s Pamphlet on the German War _ib._