Palmerston? Isn't it Russell?
When Palmerston's name came out of Albert's mouth, Canning immediately realized that Minister Russell was already out of the race.
Even though Canning didn't know what method Palmerston used to make Albert lean towards him, Canning understood that the royal family's attitude would play a decisive role in this prime ministerial contest.
If Minister Russell couldn't persuade Albert, then his position as prime minister would become an unattainable dream, and his own position as Deputy Minister would also vanish into thin air.
Just as Canning's mind was racing, Albert's gentle and elegant voice once again reached Canning's ears: "I don't know what conditions Minister Russell promised you, but I can assure you. Once you complete the task you're entrusted with, the royal family will continue to richly reward you!"
Canning immediately understood Albert's meaning, and the intelligence he spoke of was approximately a title.
