merely the address and seal. The address was written also at the bottom
of the letter enclosed, therefore the cover could not be of the least
importance. The duke could not, Lord Oldborough said, refuse to leave this
with him.

To this his grace agreed--protesting that he was far from wishing to make
difficulties. If there were any thing else he could do--any thing his
lordship would wish to have privately insinuated or publicly said--

His lordship, with proud thanks, assured the duke he did not wish to have
any thing privately insinuated; and whatever it was necessary to say or do
publicly, he should do himself, or give orders to have done. His lordship
entered into no farther explanation. The duke at last was obliged to take
his leave, earnestly hoping and trusting that this business would terminate
to his lordship's entire satisfaction.

No sooner was the duke gone than Lord Oldborough rang for his carriage.

"Immediately--and Mr. Temple, instantly."

Whilst his carriage was coming to the door, in the shortest manner possible
Lord Oldborough stated the facts to his secretary, that letters had been
forged in his lordship's name, promising to certain persons promotion
in the army--and navy--gratification--and pensions. Some were addressed
to persons who had actually obtained promotion, shortly after the time
of these letters; others contained reproaches for having been ill-used.
Even from the rapid glance Lord Oldborough had taken of these papers,
he had retained the names of several of the persons to whom they were
addressed--and the nature of the promotion obtained. They were persons who
could have had no claim upon an honest minister. His lordship left a list