He had now the power of a sovereign without the envy which ever followed it.

Having essentially such power, he ought, like his father, to despise an empty name, which would only make him hated.

For it was well known that William the Silent had only yielded to much solicitation, agreeing to accept that which then seemed desirable for the country's good but to him was more than indifferent.
Maurice was captain-general and admiral-general of five provinces.

He appointed to governments and to all military office.

He had a share of appointment to the magistracies.