In 1743 they both undertook the so-called "grand tour," and though it was not his first visit, it was then probably that Temple first felt the fascination of pagan Italy,--a fascination which increased with every year of his after-life.
On his return from foreign travel he found himself among the stirring events of 1745.

He was an ardent supporter of the Pretender, and made no attempt to conceal his views.

Jacobite tendencies were indeed generally prevalent in the College at the time, and had this been the sum of his offending, it is probable that little notice would have been taken by the College authorities.

But his notoriously wild life told against the young man, and certain dark suspicions were not easily passed over.
After the _fiasco_ of the Rebellion Dr.Holmes, then President of the College, seems to have made a scapegoat of Temple.

He was deprived of his fellowship, and though not formally expelled, such pressure was put upon him as resulted in his leaving St.John's and removing to Magdalen Hall.