For even the most zealous friend of liberty could scarcely have seen, unmoved, the sad and ignominious close of a dynasty which might have been so great.

Shrewsbury did all in his power to soothe the fallen Sovereign.

Even the bitter and vehement Delamere was softened.

But it was observed that Halifax, who was generally distinguished by his tenderness to the vanquished, was, on this occasion, less compassionate than his two colleagues.

The mock embassy to Hungerford was doubtless still rankling in his mind.