It was understood however to imply a censure on Nottingham, and was therefore strongly opposed by his friends.

On the division the Ayes were a hundred and sixty-five, the Noes a hundred and sixty-four.

[350] On the very next day Nottingham appealed to the Lords.

He told his story with all the skill of a practised orator, and with all the authority which belongs to unblemished integrity.

He then laid on the table a great mass of papers, which he requested the House to read and consider.
The Peers seem to have examined the papers seriously and diligently.