His grievances were intolerable.

Other people got grants of royal domains; but he could get scarcely any thing.

Other people could provide for their dependants; but his recommendations were uniformly disregarded.

The income which he derived from the royal favour might seem large; but he had poor relations; and the government, instead of doing its duty by them, had most unhandsomely left them to his care.

He had a sister who ought to have a pension; for, without one, she could not give portions to her daughters.