Nevertheless, he was treated with that respect which was due to his quality and eminent talents.

The ministers, the nobility, and officers of distinction, visited him at his arrival.

He was admitted to an audience of the queen, who received him with great complacency.

Having perused the letter which he delivered, she expressed her concern that her health did not permit her to speak with his highness as often as she could wish; but that she had ordered the treasurer and secretary St.John to receive his proposals, and confer with him as frequently as he should think proper.

He expressed extraordinary respect for the duke of Marlborough, notwithstanding his disgrace.