But there was a power behind the Prime Minister; George III. was madly eager to continue the war, and the nation--not seeing how hopeless the strife was, not comprehending the lasting antipathy which their obstinacy was creating--ignorant, dull and helpless--was ready to go on too.
Bagehot critiques the influence of King George III and public sentiment on the continuation of the war against America.
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