Mind you, I bet James M. wasn't exactly broken hearted when he learned Britain would no longer finance Fritz' continuing war. :)

Indeed. And it's possible it went something like this:

James M: Yes, yes, Big Bro, cut off that funding!
Lord Bute: Why do you care?
James M: Never mind that.

:P

I was also about to remind her that it was time for a new post. Am excited to hear about the Diable!