"——On the Grampian hills,"
he continued; whereupon the Markiss rose and moved formal Resolution that Granville be heard.
Evidently some misunderstanding; but Denman too polite to insist on pushing himself forward; resumed his seat, and patiently awaited conclusion of Granville's speech. Thereupon promptly rose again, and approached the table. So did the Markiss, and the two Statesmen stood and glared at each other across the table.
"My name——" Denman began.
"My Lords," said the Markiss.
"Order! order!" shouted the Peers. Then Granville remembered what the Markiss had done for him in similar circumstances, and, interposing, moved that the Markiss be heard. House agreed, and Norval, retiring from the Grampian hills, withdrew to the Lowlands by the Bar.
In Commons Grandolph turned up in his favourite character as Economist. Crammed to the moustache. Figures which he rattled out show that First Lord and Board of Admiralty are spendthrifts. Quite a marvellous store of learning, which hampered Hamilton, baffled Beresford, riled Reed and flurried Forwood.
This, the serious business of the sitting, prefaced by a privilege case which of course attracted much more attention. Long complained that on addressing Tanner in Lobby after debate of Friday, Member for Mid-Cork had turned upon him and abused him in coarsest language. Old Morality moved that Tanner be suspended for a month. Many Members of opinion that O. M. need not have been so precise. As they were hanging him up, a month or two more or less would make no difference. Others laid the blame on Long, who opened the conversation.
"If a man touches pitch he must expect to be defiled," said Lady Parker, gyrating coquettishly in the Lobby. Sexton moved adjournment of debate till Thursday. In course of speech fell upon Gent-Davis standing at Bar, "smiling," as Sexton bitterly said, "in such a superior manner." Finding a head there, Sexton brought down shillelagh on it. Suddenness of assault took away G.-D.'s breath. Very indignant when he recovered.
"What business had he to attack me?" he asked. "I'll interpolate the Speaker, and see if this, too, isn't a Breach of Privilege."