Sir Gregory thought the withdrawal should not be accepted, having found Sir Timothy to be an unsympathetic colleague.

Our Duke consulted the old Duke, among whose theories of official life forbearance to all colleagues and subordinates was conspicuous.

The withdrawal was, therefore, allowed,--but the Coalition could not after that be said to be strong in regard to its Law Officers.
But the first concerted attack against the Ministry was made in reference to the budget.

Mr.Monk, who had consented to undertake the duties of Chancellor of the Exchequer under the urgent entreaties of the two dukes, was of course late with his budget.

It was April before the Coalition had been formed.