13
1761. The war in Germany 13
7 June. Capture of Belle Ile 15
The king's covert attack on the whig ascendency 15
Opposing views with respect to the war 17
The general election of 1761 19
25 Mar. Bute secretary of state 20
8 Sept. The king's marriage 21
Bute's unpopularity 22

CHAPTER II.

THE PEACE OF PARIS.

1761. Negotiations for a peace 23
France and Spain act together in negotiation 25
Pitt maintains British honour and interests 26
Pitt and his colleagues 28
5 Oct. Pitt resigns office 31
2 Jan., 1762. The family compact. War declared against Spain 32
Frederick of Prussia offended 33
25 April. Newcastle's resignation. Bute succeeds to
the treasury 34
The war in Germany 35
British conquests: Martinique, Havana, Manila 37
Negotiations with France 38
A majority in the commons secured 39
The terms of peace 40
10 Feb., 1763. Definitive treaty signed at Paris 42
Mar. The cider tax 43
11 April. Bute retires from office 44

CHAPTER III.

THE GRENVILLE ADMINISTRATION.

1763. The new ministers 45
April. The _North Briton_, No. 45, and the general
warrant 46
Aug. The king's attempts to strengthen the
administration 48
Sept. Changes in the administration 49
Nov. Proceedings in parliament against Wilkes 50
19 Jan., 1764. The commons expel