'But you have omitted to tell us how the said writ or summons is to be conveyed to these same delinquents.' 'There is the Duke of Beaufort,' continued Wade, disregarding the King's objection.

'He is President of Wales, and he is, as your Majesty knows, lieutenant of four English counties.

His influence overshadows the whole West.

He hath two hundred horses in his stables at Badminton, and a thousand men, as I have heard, sit down at his tables every day.

Why should not a special effort be made to gain over such a one, the more so as we intend to march in his direction ?' 'Henry, Duke of Beaufort, is unfortunately already in arms against his sovereign,' said Monmouth gloomily.
'He is, sire, but he may be induced to turn in your favour the weapon which he hath raised against you.