had undertaken to declare war against the English if peace were not concluded before the 1st of May, 1762.

France promised in that case to cede to him the Island of Minorca.
All negotiations with England were broken off; on the 20th of September, Mr.Pitt recalled his ambassador; this was his last act of power and animosity; he at the same time proposed to the council of George III.
to include Spain forthwith in the hostilities.

Lord Bute opposed this; he was supported by the young king as well as by the majority of the ministers.

Pitt at once sent in his resignation, which was accepted.
Lord Bute and the Tories came into power.

Though more moderate in their intentions, they were as yet urged forward by popular violence, and dared not suddenly alter the line of conduct.