There is some difference between a King of England and an Archbishop of Cologne." The reception of Bonrepaux at Whitehall was cold.

The naval succours which he offered were not absolutely declined; but he was forced to return without having settled anything; and the Envoys, both of the United Provinces and of the House of Austria, were informed that his mission had been disagreeable to the King and had produced no result.

After the Revolution Sunderland boasted, and probably with truth, that he had induced his master to reject the proffered assistance of France.

[472] The perverse folly of James naturally excited the indignation of his powerful neighbour.

Lewis complained that, in return for the greatest service which he could render to the English government, that government had given him the lie in the face of all Christendom.