But I swear that if it were the best nobleman in England, I would never grant one of them a pardon again." Caron expressed his joy at hearing such good intentions on the part of his Majesty, and assured him that the States-General would be equally delighted.
In the course of the summer the Dutch ambassador had many opportunities of seeing the King very confidentially, James having given him the use of the royal park at Bayscot, so that during the royal visits to that place Caron was lodged under his roof.
On the whole, James had much regard and respect for Noel de Caron.

He knew him to be able, although he thought him tiresome.

It is amusing to observe the King and Ambassador in their utterances to confidential friends each frequently making the charge of tediousness against the other.

"Caron's general education," said James on one occasion to Cecil, "cannot amend his native German prolixity, for had I not interrupted him, it had been tomorrow morning before I had begun to speak.

God preserve me from hearing a cause debated between Don Diego and him!.