Such an impatience appeared, and such an emulation, in lords, and commons, and city, who should make the most lively expressions of their joy and duty, that, as the noble historian expresses it, a man could not but wonder where those people dwelt who had done all the mischief, and kept the king so many years from enjoying the comfort and support of such excellent subjects.

The king himself said, that it must surely have been his own fault, that he had not sooner taken possession of the throne; since he found every body so zealous in promoting his happy restoration.
The respect of foreign powers soon followed the submission of the king's subjects.

Spain invited him to return to the Low Countries, and embark in some of her maritime towns.

France made protestations of affection and regard, and offered Calais for the same purpose.

The states general sent deputies with a like friendly invitation.