CHAPTER V.

1770. May 23rd. Bold Address of Beckford to the King 153

Address on the Birth of a Princess 155

June 21st. Death and Character of Beckford 156

Voyage of the Princess of Wales to Germany 161

Eccentric Conduct of the Queen of Denmark 163

Suit of Lord Grosvenor 164

Trial of the Kennedys for Murder 166

Conduct of Mr. Horne 167

Licence of the Press 168

Libel on the King of Spain 169

Dispute on the Falkland Islands 170

The Adelphi 173

Promotion of Lutterell 174

October 20th. Death and Character of Lord Granby 175

Vacant Regiment bestowed on Conway 175

Meeting of the Inhabitants of Westminster 181

Imminence of a War 183

Diplomacy of Lord Weymouth 184

Lord Mansfield’s Timidity 187

Death and Character of Mr. George Grenville 188