By whom it had been received with the due politeness, "Will give it our profoundest consideration;" [DECLARATION (by the two Majesties) that they are ready to treat of Peace, 15th November, 1759, presented by, &c.

(as above); ANSWER from France, in stingy terms, and not till 3d April, 1760: are in _London Gazette;_ in _Gentleman's Magazine,_ xxix.

603, xxx.

188; in &c.

&c.]--which indeed the French, for some time, privately did; though the Austrians privately had no need to do so, being already fixed for a negative response to the proposal.