6.26.In a highly curious paper which was written in 1687, almost certainly by Bonrepaux, and which is now in the French archives, Sunderland is described thus-"La passion qu'il a pour le jeu, et les pertes considerables quil y fait, incommodent fort ses affaires.

Il n'aime pas le vin; et il hait les femmes."] [Footnote 60: It appears from the Council Book that he took his place as president on the 4th of December, 1685.] [Footnote 61: Bonrepaux was not so easily deceived as James.

"En son particulier il (Sunderland) n'en professe aucune (religion), et en parle fort librement.

Ces sortes de discours seroient en execration en France.

Ici ils sont ordinaires parmi un certain nombre de gens du pais."-- Bonrepaux to Seignelay, May 25/June 4 1687.] [Footnote 62: Clarke's Life of James the Second, ii, 74.77.Orig.