CHAPTER IV.

1767. Attempt to procure an Earldom for Lord Holland 94

July 28th. Walpole sups with the Duke of Grafton 96

Sept. 4th. Death of Charles Townshend 99

Sept. 17th. Death of the Comte de Guerchy 102

Sept. 17th. Death of the Duke of York 103

Characters of the Royal Dukes 105

French Travellers in England and Ireland 107

Generosity of Conway 108

Conduct of Lord Townshend in Ireland 109

Nov. 24th. Meeting of Parliament 112

Debate on the Address 113

Nov. 29th. Negotiation with the Bedford Party 117