for myself, I have had a rub in my matters at Thetford. My Lord Chamberlain, thinking it very hard that his servant Sir Joseph [1] should so constantly be chosen under his nose and quite exclude him, writ to him to desist in favour of his brother; and in answer, that worthy gentleman begged his pardon as for himself, but offered his assistance to bring Sir John Bennet into my place. Whether he
- ↑ Sir Joseph Williamson.
a Pensioner. I thought I was reflected upon about the election at Westbury.
Mr. Garroway. The whole these gentlemen stand upon is a punctilio, who shall stand up first and declare. I would write both their names and put them in a hat, and let them draw out and declare.
Mr. Bertie. If Harbord will say he intended no personal reflection upon me, I will be satisfied.
The Speaker. It is no dishonour to put these persons under resraint, for it is your work and order; and then friends may interpose.
Mr. Harbord. Do you think imprisoning me would frighten me to petition for release? I do not think myself injured, and can it be thought a man of my age would quarrel when I am not injured? If you do commit me, what will became of the King's business?****
Mr. Harbord. To put an end to this, write down what I should say, and I will say it, and obey you.
The Speaker proposed these words to be spoken by the two gentlemen, viz.—"I do promise, upon my word and honour, not to prosecute any quarrel upon this occasion;" which was accordingly done.
