Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough, Vol. 4 of 6: With His Original Correspondence; Collected From the Family Records at Blenheim and Other Authentic ... Maps, and Military Plans (Classic Reprint) - Taschenbuch

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The ensuing day being fixed for the resumption of the important debate on the state of the nation, the public expectation was raised to so high a pitch, that the lobbies were crowded at an early hour, and even the queen herself again attended incognita. The new-drawn address being reported by the duke of Bolton, chairman of the committee, was unanimously approved. It commended the spirit and resolution manifested by the queen, for the vigorous prosecution of the war in Spain, Portugal, and Italy, and for strengthening the duke of Savoy, who had deserved so well of the whole confederacy. After expressing their hopes that her example would incite all the allies to a noble imitation, they added, Your majesty's favour will always be the highest encouragement to your subjects; but the zeal we have for the preservation of your majesty's person and govern ment, and the duty we owe to our country, always has, and ever will oblige us, to do all that lies in our power for supporting your majesty in this just war, till it be brought to a safe and happy con elusion.

The lord treasurer and principal officers of the household were then, as usual, commissioned to receive the pleasure of the sovereign, with regard to the presentation of this address. On their de parture the House was put into a committee, to resume the debate on the state of the nation, and the management of the war in Spain.

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