With a cordiality which, in the present disposition on both sides, was probably but affected, but which was obliging, he asked advice of the parliament.

The parliament unanimously concurred, both in thanks for this gracious condescension, and in their advice for peace.

Peace was accordingly concluded.

The honor of the flag was yielded by the Dutch in the most extensive terms: a regulation of trade was agreed to: all possessions were restored to the same condition as before the war: the English planters in Surinam were allowed to remove at pleasure: and the states agreed to pay to the king the sum of eight hundred thousand patacoons, near three hundred thousand pounds.

Four days after the parliament was prorogued, the peace was proclaimed in London, to the great joy of the people.