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dence in so faithful an ally. The 
universal sentiment of the court of 
Lisbon was, that for the present 
they were not exposed to danger ; 
as soon as the necessity should re- 
turn, they would expect the same 
kind assistance from England, either 
in defending them from the ene- 
my, or in helping them to retreat 
to Brazil, should resistance be 
deemed impossible. In the mean 
time the happiest effects resulted 
From this mission ; the union between 
the two courts was drawn closer 
than before ; the most salutary re. 
forms were undertaken in the mili- 
tary establishment of Portugal, as 
well as in the finances, in concert 
with England ; and no doubt could 
remain, that if a proportionate de- 
gree of prudence and promptitude, 
should be shewn hereafter, in as. 
sisting the prince when the moment 
of attack arrived, he would either 
make a stand in conjunction with 
us, or retire to his American do 
minions under our protection. 
CHAP. 
