[10] It soon became clear that Halifax would have many followers.

A portion of the Tories, with their old leader, Danby, at their head, began to hold Whiggish language.

Even the prelates hinted that there was a point at which the loyalty due to the prince must yield to higher considerations.

The discontent of the chiefs of the army was still more extraordinary and still more formidable.

Already began to appear the first symptoms of that feeling which, three years later, impelled so many officers of high rank to desert the royal standard.