For these reasons Halifax determined to avoid all ostentation of power and influence, to disarm envy by a studied show of moderation, and to attach to himself by civilities and benefits persons whose gratitude might be useful in the event of a counterrevolution.

The next three months, he said, would be the time of trial.

If the government got safe through the summer it would probably stand, [105] Meanwhile questions of external policy were every day becoming more and more important.

The work at which William had toiled indefatigably during many gloomy and anxious years was at length accomplished.

The great coalition was formed.