He did not yet perceive that the true way to escape from his difficulties was to form an entirely new ministry possessing the confidence of the majority which had, in the late session, been found so unmanageable.

But some partial changes he could not help making.

The recent votes of the Commons forced him seriously to consider the state of the Board of Admiralty.

It was impossible that Orford could continue to preside at that Board and be at the same time Treasurer of the Navy.

He was offered his option.