It was found that he had written these words: "My folly in undertaking what I could not execute hath done the King great prejudice which cannot be stopped--No easier way for me than this--May his undertakings prosper--May he have a blessing." There was no signature; but the body was soon found, and proved to be that of John Temple.

He was young and highly accomplished: he was heir to an honourable name; he was united to an amiable woman: he was possessed of an ample fortune; and he had in prospect the greatest honours of the state.

It does not appear that the public had been at all aware to what an extent he was answerable for the policy which had brought so much obloquy on the government.

The King, stern as he was, had far too great a heart to treat an error as a crime.

He had just appointed the unfortunate young man Secretary at War; and the commission was actually preparing.