Once it inflicted a wound which deranged even the stern composure of William, and constrained him to utter a wish that he were a private gentleman, and could invite Mr.Howe to a short interview behind Montague House.

As yet, however, Howe was reckoned among the most strenuous supporters of the new government, and directed all his sarcasms and invectives against the malcontents.

[30] The subordinate places in every public office were divided between the two parties: but the Whigs had the larger share.

Some persons, indeed, who did little honour to the Whig name, were largely recompensed for services which no good man would have performed.

Wildman was made Postmaster General.