Feversham was asked for his safe conduct.

He had none.

By coming without one into the midst of a hostile camp, he had, according to the laws of war, made himself liable to be treated with the utmost severity.

William refused to see him, and ordered him to be put under arrest.

[594] Zulestein was instantly despatched to inform James that the Prince declined the proposed conference, and desired that His Majesty would remain at Rochester.
But it was too late.