CHAPTER VI.

The Whigs retain the Government--Motives of the Queen--Decision of Ministers--Lord Brougham's Excitement--Ministerial Explanations--State of Affairs in Parliament--Lord Brougham's great Speech on the Crisis--Duke of Wellington's Wisdom and Moderation--Visit of the Grand Duke Alexander--Macaulay returns to Parliament--Disappointment of the Radicals--The Radicals appeased--Visit to Holland House--Anecdotes of George Selwyn-- False Position of the Whigs--Downton Castle--Payne Knight-- Malvern--Troy House--Castles on the Wye--Tintern Abbey--Bath-- Salisbury Cathedral--Death of Lady Flora Hastings--Violent Speech of the Duke--Conversation with the Duke of Wellington-- Lord Clarendon's _début_ in the House of Lords--Lord Brougham attacks Lord Normanby--His fantastic Conduct--Pauper School at Norwood Page 207