Barillon was most desirous to remain a few days longer in London, and for that end omitted no art which could conciliate the victorious party.

In the streets he quieted the populace, who looked angrily at his coach, by throwing money among them.

At his table he publicly drank the health of the Prince of Orange.

But William was not to be so cajoled.

He had not, indeed, taken on himself to exercise regal authority: but he was a general and, as such, he was not bound to tolerate, within the territory of which he had taken military occupation, the presence of one whom he regarded as a spy.