The magnitude of this wonderful sovereign's littleness oppresses the imagination.
Moreover, should he listen to the adjurations of the States and his fellow religionists, should he allow himself to be impressed by the eloquence of Barneveld and take a manly and royal decision in the great emergency, it would be indispensable for him to come before that odious body, the Parliament of Great Britain, and ask for money.

It would be perhaps necessary for him to take them into his confidence, to degrade himself by speaking to them of the national affairs.

They might not be satisfied with the honour of voting the supplies at his demand, but were capable of asking questions as to their appropriation.

On the whole it was more king-like and statesman-like to remain quiet, and give advice.
Of that, although always a spendthrift, he had an inexhaustible supply.
Barneveld had just hopes from the Commons of Great Britain, if the King could be brought to appeal to Parliament.

Once more he sounded the bugle of alarm.