They likewise complained of Mr.Molesworth for having insulted them, by saying, when they appeared in the castle of Dublin, "They that have turned the world upside down are come hither also:" and he was removed from the privy-council.

The duke of Shrewsbury received orders to prorogue this parliament, which was divided against itself, and portended nothing but domestic broils.

Then he obtained leave to return to England, leaving chancellor Phipps, with the archbishop of Armagh and Tuam, justices of the kingdom.
{ANNE, 1701--1714} NEW PARLIAMENT IN ENGLAND.
The parliament of England had been dissolved; and the elections were managed in such a manner as to retain the legislative power in the hands of the tories; but the meeting of the new parliament was delayed by repeated prorogations to the tenth day of December; a delay partly owing to the queen's indisposition; and partly to the contests among her ministers.

Oxford and Bolingbroke were competitors for power, and rivals in reputation for ability.

The treasurer's parts were deemed the more solid; the secretary's more shining; but both ministers were aspiring and ambitious.