That duty fell to Sir John Greenville, and the mode in which it should be performed was settled privately between him and wary Old George.
On Saturday, April 28, the Council of State are met at Whitehall, Annesley in the chair as usual.

Colonel Birch, one of the members, entering late, informs General Monk that there is a gentleman at the door who desires to speak with him.

Monk goes to the door, finds Sir John Greenville there, and receives him as a perfect stranger, the guards looking on.

Sir John delivers to him a letter, and tells him that he does so by command of his Majesty.

Monk orders the guards to detain this gentleman, and returns to the Council-room with the letter.