He preferred to show his devotion "in a beggarly state, than in a formal show." He considered it beneath her Majesty's dignity that he should act in the field under the States, but his instructions forbade his acceptance of any office from that body but that of general in their service.

He was very discontented, and more anxious than ever to be rid of his functions.

Without being extremely ambitious, he was impatient of control.

He desired not "a larger-shaped coat," but one that fitted him better.

"I wish to shape my garment homely, after my cloth," he said, "that the better of my parish may not be misled by my sumptuousness.