CHAPTER VI.

1761. Interposition of Spain in behalf of France 77

Oct. 5th and 9th. Resignation of Mr. Pitt and Lord Temple 80

Effect on the Nation of Mr. Pitt’s Secession from the Cabinet 82

His Acceptance of a Peerage for his Wife, and of a Pension _ib._

His Injudicious Conduct _ib._

Address to him from the Common Council of London, and from Provincial Towns 85

Nov. 3rd. Meeting of Parliament 86

Choice of a Speaker 87

Nov. 6th. The King’s Speech 88

The Address _ib._

Nov. 9th. The King and Royal Family dine in the City with the Lord Mayor 89

Mr. Pitt’s Reception at Guildhall _ib._

Riots 90