William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and the growth and division of the British Empire, 1708-1778; . rd spoke only for a short time, was confused, andseemed greatly disconcerted ; and then, suddenly turn-ing to me he asked whether I had ever heard him speakbefore. Not in this House, my Lord was my reply.* In no House, Sir, says he, I hope, have I ever so dis-graced myself. I feel ill, and I have been alarmed andannoyed this morning before I arrived. I scarce knowwhat I have been talking about. After an intervalChatham spoke again. He suddenly arose, and pouredforth a torrent of eloquence
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, and the growth and division of the British Empire, 1708-1778; . rd spoke only for a short time, was confused, andseemed greatly disconcerted ; and then, suddenly turn-ing to me he asked whether I had ever heard him speakbefore. Not in this House, my Lord was my reply.* In no House, Sir, says he, I hope, have I ever so dis-graced myself. I feel ill, and I have been alarmed andannoyed this morning before I arrived. I scarce knowwhat I have been talking about. After an intervalChatham spoke again. He suddenly arose, and pouredforth a torrent of eloquence that utterly change was inconceivable ; the fire had been kin-dled, and we were all electrified with his energy andeloquence. At length he seemed quite exhausted, and,as he sat down, with great frankness, shook me by thehand and seemed personally to recollect me, and I thenventured to say, I hope your Lordship is satisfied. Yes, Sir, he replied with a smile, I think I have nowredeemed my credit. * * Memoirs of Joseph Cradock. Quoted by Trevelyan, AmericanRevolution^ i.,
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