The protector wanted the resolution to deny, and possessed little ability to resist.

The parliament was dissolved; and by the same act, the protector was by every one considered as effectually dethroned.
Soon after, he signed his demission in form.
Henry, the deputy of Ireland, was endowed with the same moderate disposition as Richard; but as he possessed more vigor and capacity, it was apprehended that he might make resistance.

His popularity in Ireland was great; and even his personal authority, notwithstanding his youth, was considerable.

Had his ambition been very eager, he had, no doubt, been able to create disturbance: but being threatened by Sir Hardress Waller, Colonel John Jones, and other officers, he very quietly resigned his command, and retired to England.

He had once entertained thoughts, which he had not resolution to execute, of proclaiming the king in Dublin.[**] * Ludlow.
** Carte's Collections, vol.ii.p.