There was a courtesy always in Charles that was not in James; for the Duke said nothing as to his receiving me here in his _deshabille_, but began immediately to talk in a low voice.
"I am pleased that you are come to England, Mr.Mallock.I have had news of you from Rome." Then he asked very properly of the Holy Father, and of a Cardinal or two that he knew; and I answered him as well as I could.

But I very soon saw that His Royal Highness wanted nothing like wit from me: he was somewhat of a solemn man, and had great ideas of his rights, and that all men who were below his own station should keep their own.

He desired deference and attention above all things.
He spoke presently of Catholics in England.
"God hath blest us very highly," he said, "both in numbers and influence.

But we can well do with more of both; for I never heard of any cause that could not.

There is a feeling against us in many quarters, but it is less considerable every year.