It was instantly moved that the Honourable Charles Montague, Esquire, Chancellor of the Exchequer, for his good services to this Government does deserve His Majesty's favour.

The Opposition, completely cowed, did not venture to demand another division.

Montague scornfully thanked them for the inestimable service which they had done him.

But for their malice he never should have had the honour and happiness of being solemnly pronounced by the Commons of England a benefactor of his country.

As to the grant which had been the subject of debate, he was perfectly ready to give it up, if his accusers would engage to follow his example.
Even after this defeat the Tories returned to the charge.