Note 1 — Chapter VI
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Melbourne explains away this objection by alleging that the negotiation with Peel was over at six on Thursday; that the Queen sent for him to tell him so; that he was again become her Minister; and that he and his colleagues properly advised the terms in which she should convey her final decision. This explanation seems to have gone down, but I can’t imagine how: the decision to persist in refusing Peel’s demands became their decision, when they advised the letter in which it was conveyed. I know not why more was not made of this part of the case.