The perilous attempt, till Onslow, raised
Alike by merit and the Premier’s choice
To that bad eminence, in glib-set speech
Began: “Since silent all, great powers, ye wait
Counsel and guidance, I myself have framed
A loyal Address of dutiful assent,
Declaring confidence in this our State
And those whose prudence guides it,—fit reply!”
He spoke, and from the other side uprose
Granville, in act most graceful and humane