The unfortunate Secretary's health and spirits had given way.

It was said that he was dying; and it was certain that he would not long continue to hold the seals.

The Tories had won a great victory; but, in their eagerness to improve it, they turned it into a defeat.
Early in the session Howe complained, with his usual vehemence and asperity, of the indignities to which innocent and honourable men, highly descended and highly esteemed, had been subjected by Aaron Smith and the wretches who were in his pay.

The leading Whigs, with great judgment, demanded an inquiry.

Then the Tories began to flinch.