Having thus strengthened the hands of the king, they adjourned themselves.
Monmouth, when ordered to depart the kingdom, during the late reign, had retired to Holland; and as it was well known that he still enjoyed the favor of his indulgent father, all marks of honor and distinction were bestowed upon him by the prince of Orange.

After the accession of James, the prince thought it necessary to dismiss Monmouth and all his followers; and that illustrious fugitive retired to Brussels.

Finding himself still pursued by the king's severity, he was pushed, contrary to his judgment as well as inclination, to make a rash and premature attempt upon England.

He saw that James had lately mounted the throne, not only without opposition, but seemingly with the good will and affections of his subjects.

A parliament was sitting, which discovered the greatest disposition to comply with the king, and whose adherence, he knew, would give a sanction and authority to all public measures.
The grievances of this reign were hitherto of small importance; and the people were not as yet in a disposition to remark them with great severity.