CHAPTER V.

1761. July 8th. Announcement of the King’s intended Marriage 62

The Princess Dowager’s Aversion to her Son’s Marriage 63

Schemes of Mr. Fox 64

Colonel Graeme despatched to Germany to select a Queen 65

Serious Crisis in the Cabinet 67

Lofty Conduct of Mr. Pitt 69

His Draught for a Treaty with France _ib._

Sept. 7th. Arrival of the new Queen 70

Her mental and personal Characteristics 71

Disposal of the vacant Bishopricks 73

Lord Talbot and the Barons of the Cinque Ports 74