89.
This event was in itself a mighty blow to the king; but proved more fatal in its consequences.

The marquis of Newcastle was entirely lost to the royal cause.

That nobleman the ornament of the court and of his order, had been engaged, contrary to the natural bent of his disposition, into these military operations merely by a high sense of honor and a personal regard to his master.

The dangers of war were disregarded by his valor; but its fatigues were oppressive to his natural indolence.

Munificent and generous in his expense; polite and elegant in his taste; courteous and humane in his behavior; he brought a great accession of friends and of credit to the party which he embraced.
But amidst all the hurry of action, his inclinations were secretly drawn to the soft arts of peace, in which he took delight; and the charms of poetry music, and conversation often stole him from his rougher occupations.