CHAPTER XXIII.. [1828-1832.]

A Recapitulation of Lord Cochrane's Naval Services.--His Efforts to obtain Restitution of the Rank taken from him after the Stock Exchange Trial.--His Petition to the Duke of Clarence.--Its Rejection by the Duke of Wellington's Cabinet.--Lord Cochrane's Occupations after the close of his Greek Service.--His Return to England.--His Memorial to William IV.--Its Tardy Consideration by Earl Grey's Cabinet.--Its Promoters and Opponents.--Lord Cochrane's Accession to the Peerage as Tenth Earl of Dundonald.--His Interview with the King.--The Countess of Dundonald's Efforts in Aid of her Husband's Memorial.--Their Ultimate Success.--The Earl of Dundonald's "Free Pardon," and Restoration to Naval Rank 197