§ SIR STAFFORD NORTHCOTEI wish to say a few words on the part of an absent friend. He is a gentleman who is very sensitive on points that affect his character. I allude to Mr. Herbert. He is particularly anxious that no misconception should prevail in this House with regard to what he is supposed to have stated respecting his picture. It had come to his knowledge that an impression prevails in this House that he said something to this effect—that he will not undertake to go on with any more work unless he shall be paid the sum of £5,000. Mr. Herbert is very anxious that it should be distinctly understood that he never said or intended to say anything of the sort. Mr. Herbert is a gentleman who works far more for fame and reputation than for profit, though he feels, and it is felt by his friends, that the work he has done occupied an extent of time that renders it a matter of justice to himself and to his family that some additional remuneration should be given to him.