But he was at that moment in an excellent humour, and, instead of signifying his displeasure by a short and cutting reprimand, graciously extended his hand, and answered his chaplain's question by another question: "Well, Doctor, what do you think of predestination now ?" The reproof was so delicate that Burnet, whose perceptions were not very fine, did not perceive it.

He answered with great fervour that he should never forget the signal manner in which Providence had favoured their undertaking.
[507] During the first day the troops who had gone on shore had many discomforts to endure.

The earth was soaked with rain.

The baggage was still on board of the ships.

Officers of high rank were compelled to sleep in wet clothes on the wet ground: the Prince himself had no better quarters than a hut afforded.