He is the first minister of finance, and is, as such, bound to be a thrifty manager of the royal treasure.

He is a member of this House, and is, as such, bound to see that the burdens borne by his constituents are not made heavier by rapacity and prodigality.

To all these trusts he has been unfaithful.
The advice of the privy councillor to his master is, 'Give me money.' The first Lord of the Treasury signs a warrant for giving himself money out of the Treasury.

The member for Westminster puts into his pocket money which his constituents must be taxed to replace." The surprise was complete; the onset was formidable; but the Whig majority, after a moment of dismay and wavering, rallied firmly round their leader.
Several speakers declared that they highly approved of the prudent liberality with which His Majesty had requited the services of a most able, diligent and trusty counsellor.

It was miserable economy indeed to grudge a reward of a few thousands to one who had made the State richer by millions.