The Deputies wanted to answer, but were refused to be heard.

Grotius drew up in writing an account of all that passed in this deputation, and presented it to the States at his return[78].

He flattered himself for a while with the hopes of some good effect from his deputation[79]: and the disappointment chagrined him so much, that he was seized with a violent fever, which had well nigh carried him off.

It appeared plainly by the blood taken from him that melancholy was the occasion of his disorder.
He was removed to Delft[80], where he found himself better.

As he was forbid to do anything which required application, he wrote to Vossius that he was very desirous to see him for a few days, or at least a few hours; that it would be the means of restoring his health, since conversation with true friends is the best remedy against melancholy.