This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1844. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... The customary salutations gone through, but more coldly and formally than usual, on both sides, Marlborough spoke. "It is with infinite concern that the lordtreasurer and myself present ourselves before your majesty, to advise a course of conduct which we have reason to believe may prove at variance with your own inclinations. Nevertheless, it is our duty so to advise you, and we do not shrink from the task, however painful it may be to us. Of late, to our great grief, we have found that your majesty has withdrawn your confidence from your long-tried and most responsible advisers, and has bestowed it upon one, little worthy in any way of such distinction; while the person in question has been further favoured by frequent conferences with you, from which we have been utterly excluded. If we have been misinformed, your majesty will be pleased to say so." "If your grace refers to Mr. Harley, I have certainly permitted him to visit me rather frequently," replied the queen, fanning herself impatiently. "Our information was then correct," resumed Marlborough. "The admission made, we demand Mr. Harley's dismissal." "Demand it?" echoed Anne. "But let that pass. On what grounds do you demand his dismissal?" "On these, madam," replied Godolphin, coming forward. "By lending your countenance to so notorious an intriguer with France, you degrade your own cabinet, and lessen its power, while you increase the confidence of its opponents." "You do not speak with your wonted calmness, my lord," observed the queen, with asperity. "Can it be jealousy that moves you so?" "I had hoped that my long services would have saved me from such an unworthy imputation," replied Godolphin. "But if your majesty has forgotten my deserts, I have not forgotten the loyalty and devotion I owe you, a...
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