But Talmash's friends judiciously interfered.

"I have," said one of them, "a true regard for that gentleman; and I implore you not to do him an injury under the notion of doing him a kindness.

Consider that you are usurping what is peculiarly the King's prerogative.

You are turning officers out and putting officers in." The debate ended without any vote of censure on Solmes.
But a hope was expressed, in language not very parliamentary, that what had been said in the Committee would be reported to the King, and that His Majesty would not disregard the general wish of the representatives of his people.

[349] The Commons next proceeded to inquire into the naval administration, and very soon came to a quarrel with the Lords on that subject.