He was high in favour with the English Throne--with some reason, we must admit--and he didn't mind stating the fact with the candour and doubtless the pride of a child of nature, as well as--who knows ?--a touch of arrogance, as became a man of the world, and an English one to boot! His brother-in-law, James de Lancey, was Chief Justice, and at sword's point with Clinton, the Governor of New York.

De Lancey boasted politely but openly that he and Sir.

Peter had twice as much influence in England as had Clinton, which was probably quite true.

Clinton was desperately afraid of them both.

Just when Clinton felt he was making a little headway Warren was called to London to enter Parliament as the member for Westminster.