On the restoration, as a reward for his risk of life and fortune, and for his loyalty and ability, he was raised to the peerage.
His son Charles inherited none of his father's steadfastness.

Brought up in the profligate court of Charles the Second he became an atheist, a scoffer at morality, and a republican.

At the same time he had many redeeming points.

He was brilliant, witty, energetic, and brave.

He was generous and strictly honorable to his word.