For a wise man, he seems never to have been sufficiently aware how much offence is given by discourtesy in small things.

His ministers had apprised him that the result of the elections had been unsatisfactory, and that the temper of the new representatives of the people would require much management.

Unfortunately he did not lay this intimation to heart.

He had by proclamation fixed the opening of the Parliament for the 29th of November.

This was then considered as a very late day.