The vulgar courage of a foremast man he still retained.

But both as Admiral and as First Lord of the Admiralty he was utterly inefficient.

Month after month the fleet which should have been the terror of the seas lay in harbour while he was diverting himself in London.

The sailors, punning upon his new title, gave him the name of Lord Tarry-in-town.

When he came on shipboard he was accompanied by a bevy of courtesans.