ithout fraud and falsehood of the grossest
kind, to bring home to him such a crime. Saying all this, he,
however, admits with you the effect of such a charge on his
character, until it is fully confuted and exposed.

With regard to the first proposition coming from Lady W----, it
would be impossible for him or any one to recommend her in the
first instance to stay proceedings, or to recommend Mr. W---- to do
so: it would be admitting her guilt, which no one could advise her
to do. The Duke is satisfied that she is ready to leave the whole
matter to reference, and I have no doubt I shall have a
communication from Lord C---- to that effect to-morrow; and if a
reference is made on the whole subject--namely, the separation, and
the income to be allowed--such reference and arrangement would
naturally have the ultimate effect of putting an end to all other
proceedings. But it is impossible for her, in the first instance,
to make this a preliminary engagement, or for him to recommend such
a step; it would be admitting a ground for the charge, which he
knows to be most foul and false as it concerns him; and it would be
a confession on her part of her guilt. It strikes me in the same
point of view; and on this ground, also, the Duke cannot be one of
the referees. You would be the best person, and the one most
desirable to all parties connected with her, on the part of Lord
W----; and she would be to name one equally approved by you and
Lord W----. As soon as I have seen Lord C----, who comes to town
to-day, I will let you know his decision and authority.

Ever most truly yours,

W. H. FREMANTLE.

We are in the greatest anxiety about the division to-night. The
best calculators say we shall gain it by four: this is too close.
No fresh news from Naples. The repulse of the 7th, with great
confusion, is fully believed. Canning certainly goes back to Paris
after Lambton's motion; he gives this out everywhere. The rumour
rather gains ground of your going to Ireland; but I don't know from
any authority.

MR. W. H. FREMANTLE TO THE MARQUIS OF BUCKINGHAM.

House of Commons, Four o'clock.

MY DEAR LORD,

I got your letter this morning, and had previously received one
yesterday evening from the Duke ... which I enclose you. It is
unnecessary, therefore, for me to stir on the