Two papers, in which were set forth very concisely the arguments ordinarily used by Roman Catholics in controversy with Protestants, had been found in Charles's strong box, and appeared to be in his handwriting.

These papers James showed triumphantly to several Protestants, and declared that, to his knowledge, his brother had lived and died a Roman Catholic.

[46] One of the persons to whom the manuscripts were exhibited was Archbishop Sancroft.

He read them with much emotion, and remained silent.

Such silence was only the natural effect of a struggle between respect and vexation.