He declared himself willing to make great sacrifices for the sake of concord.

He would no longer insist that Roman Catholics should be admitted into the House of Commons; and he trusted that his people would justly appreciate such a proof of his disposition to meet their wishes.

Three days later he notified his intention to replace all the magistrates and Deputy Lieutenants who had been dismissed for refusing to support his policy.

On the day after the appearance of this notification Compton's suspension was taken off.

[485] At the same time the King gave an audience to all the Bishops who were then in London.