Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Leinster, and Lord Normanby
When Lord Melbourne offered the garter to the Duke of Leinster, his grace is reported to have answered that he did not want it; adding, “It will, no doubt, be eagerly accepted by one of your lordship’s supporters in the Upper House.” On another occasion, when Lord Normanby was soliciting Lord Melbourne to be made a marquis, the noble Premier observed, in his jocular way, “Why, Normanby, you are not such a d——d fool as to want that!” The favour, however, was eventually granted.