Jeffreys was therefore ordered to quit the costly mansion which he had lately built in Duke Street, and to take up his residence in a small apartment at Whitehall.

[553] The King had made all his preparations for flight, when an unexpected impediment compelled him to postpone the execution of his design.

His agents at Portsmouth began to entertain scruples.

Even Dover, though a member of the Jesuitical cabal, showed signs of hesitation.

Dartmouth was still less disposed to comply with the royal wishes.