The prosecution and further discovery of the plot were still the object of general concern.

The commons voted, that, if the king should come to an untimely end, they would revenge his death upon the Papists; not reflecting that this sect were not his only enemies.

They promised rewards to new discoverers; not considering the danger which they incurred of granting bribes to perjury.

They made Bedloe a present of five hundred pounds; and particularly recommended the care of his safety to the duke of Monmouth.

Colonel Sackville, a member, having, in a private company, spoken opprobriously of those who affirmed that there was any plot, was expelled the house.