"As a bold stroke of dynastic and party politics, the Spanish War succeeded fully. The sinister forebodings of its adversaries were belied and the hopes of its supporters surpassed. Put to the test together, the loyalty of the army and the powerlessness of the conspirators seeking refuge abroad were made manifest at the same time. The expedition was an easy one, although not without glory. The Duc d'Angoulême covered himself with credit. The prosperity and tranquillity of France suffered from it in no way[498]."
Lastly, Sir Robert Peel, in a conversation with M. de Marcellus, thus summed up the results of the campaign:
"Providence is on your side, you were right.... You have won a real influence on the Continent: a loyal army; flourishing finances; an heir to the Crown who has acquired as much glory by his courage as his moderation[499]."
[494] Comte de Marcellus, Politique de la Restauration en 1822 et 1823, p. 49—B.
[495] Duvergier de Hauranne, Histoire du gouvernement parlementaire en France, Vol. VII. p. 218.—B.
[496] Lord Liverpool was Prime Minister, Canning Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in 1823.—T.
[497] Marcellus, Politique de la Restauration, pp. 123, 128, 169, 201.—B.
[498] Guizot, Mémoires, Vol. I. p. 258.—B.
[499] Marcellus, Politique de la Restauration, p. 274.—B.