They promised to take arms, without further delay, in his favour; and engaged that the tories should join them at his first landing in Great Britain.

They therefore besought him to come over with all possible expedition, declaring that his appearance would produce an immediate revolution.

The chevalier resolved to take the advantage of this favourable disposition.

He had recourse to the French king, who had always been the refuge of his family.

Louis favoured him in secret; and, notwithstanding his late engagements with England, cherished the ambition of raising him to the throne of Great Britain.