His parsimony soon caused people to accuse him of unduly saving his salary and state allowances, while his personal dislikes led him to err grievously in his choice of advisers, or rather in his elimination of Gambetta, to whom circumstances now pointed.
"A History of the Third French Republic"
C. H. C. Wright
Not so much as a matter of choice as to comply with the urgent wishes of the queen and her advisers.
"England in the Days of Old"
William Andrews
The French king deserved a vote of thanks for opening the eyes of the nation against foolish advisers, and for helping it to heal internal divisions.
"Daniel Defoe"
William Minto