The King was too far committed to withdraw, unless coldness on part of the States should give him cause.

The Advocate must come prepared to answer all questions; to say how much in men and money the States would contribute, and whether they would go into the war with the King as their only ally.

He must come with the bridle on his neck.

All that Henry feared was being left in the lurch by the States; otherwise he was not afraid of Rome.

Sully was urgent that the Provinces should now go vigorously into the war without stumbling at any consideration.