The whole whig party were justly alarmed at these alterations.

The directors of the bank represented to her majesty the prejudice that would undoubtedly accrue to public credit from a change of the ministry.

The emperor and the states-general interposed in this domestic revolution.

Their ministers at London presented memorials, explaining in what manner foreign affairs would be influenced by an alteration in the British ministry.

The queen assured them, that, whatever changes might be made, the duke of Marlborough should be continued in his employments.