Wherever I have served in foreign countries, I have witnessed these to be sentiments with which Britons were regarded.

The advantages of such a reputation are not to be lightly brought into hazard.

I, for one, rejoice that his Majesty has signified his intention to pay due regard to the connection between the interests of this country and the preservation of the liberties of Europe.

It is satisfactory to know, that the preparations to maintain our dignity in peace, are not to be neglected.

Those supplies which his Majesty shall for such purposes demand, his people will most earnestly grant.
The nation is satisfied that the Government seeks in peace or war no interest separate from that of the people at large; and as the nation was pleased with that sincere spirit of peace with which the late treaty was negotiated, so, now that a restless and unjust ambition in those with whom we desired sincere amity has given a new alarm, the country will rather prompt the Government to assert its honour, than need to be roused to such measures of vigorous defence as the exigency of the times may require." During the winter, Bonaparte, resentful of Great Britain's claim to a voice in the politics of the Continent, became more and more distinctly menacing in deed and word.