Bred in the old school of policy, he thought that manoeuvring was wisdom, and duplicity the art of governing.
Like Lysander,( 1) he loved plotting, yet neglected self-interest.

There was not a man less open, or more honest.

This character, so rare in all countries, is especially so in England.

Your blunt squires, your politicians at Bellamy's, do not comprehend it.

They saw in Vernon the arts which deceive enemies, and they dreaded lest, though his friends, they themselves should be deceived.