They desired no revenges, they said; they reflected on the past as the mysterious course of an all-wise Providence; they were anxious for an amicable reunion of all in the path so wonderfully opened up by the wisdom and valour of General Monk; they utterly disowned the indiscreet expressions of fools and "hot-spirited persons"; and they would take no steps themselves, but would confide in Monk, the Council of State, and the Parliament, The London "declaration" to this effect was signed by ten earls, four viscounts, five lords, many baronets, knights, and squires, with several Anglican clergymen, among whom was Jeremy Taylor.

It was of no small use to Monk, who had equally to be on his guard against too great haste.

They were crowding round him now, and asking why there should be any more delay, why the king should not be brought to England at once.

His one reply still was that the Parliament alone could decide what was to be done, and that he and others were bound to leave all to the Parliament.

Meanwhile Sir John Greenville had been back from his mission for some time, and had duly delivered to Monk the important documents from Breda.