Several of those who had been invited to confer with him left his bedchamber carrying with them money received from the royal hand.

The Judges, who were at this time on their spring circuits, were directed by the King to see those members who remained in the country, and to ascertain the intentions of each.

The result of this investigation was, that a great majority of the House of Commons seemed fully determined to oppose the measures of the court.

[236] Among those whose firmness excited general admiration was Arthur Herbert, brother of the Chief Justice, member for Dover, Master of the Robes, and Rear Admiral of England.

Arthur Herbert was much loved by the sailors, and was reputed one of the best of the aristocratical class of naval officers.