Burnet was the only exception.

He was notoriously garrulous and indiscreet.

Yet circumstances had made it necessary to trust him; and he would doubtless, under the dexterous management of Halifax, have poured out secrets as fast as words.

William knew this well, and, when he was informed that Halifax was asking for the Doctor, could not refrain from exclaiming, "If they get together there will be fine tattling." Burnet was forbidden to see the Commissioners in private; but he was assured in very courteous terms that his fidelity was regarded by the Prince as above all suspicion; and, that there might be no ground for complaint, the prohibition was made general.
That afternoon the noblemen and gentlemen whose advice William had asked met in the great room of the principal inn at Hungerford.

Oxford was placed in the chair; and the King's overtures were taken into consideration.