An important fact has been proved, that the enemy cannot _drive_ us from the Peninsula.

We have the point to stand upon which Archimedes wished for, and we may move the Continent if we persevere.

Let us prepare to exercise in Spain a military influence like that which we already possess in Portugal, and our affairs must improve daily and rapidly.

Whatever money we advance for Portugal and Spain, we can direct the management of it, an inestimable advantage which, with relation to Prussia, Russia or Austria, we never possessed.

Besides, how could we govern the purposes of those States, when that inherent imbecility and cowardice leave them no purpose or aim to which they can steadily adhere of themselves for six weeks together?
Military Powers! So these States have been called.