I can't tell what schemes ministers may have; but when I am without orders, and unexpected occurrences arise, I shall always act as I think the honour and glory of my King and Country demand.

Upon the most mature and serious consideration I can give the subject, the present lays within the compass of a nutshell.

Our Ministers demand certain points to be conceded to them; they, to give a spur, detain the Spanish treasure.

Spain, the moment she hears of it, kicks your minister out of Madrid; a plain proof they had not acceded to our propositions.

Indeed, Mr.Frere,[80] you will see by his letter, did not believe it would have a favourable termination, even had not the frigates been detained.