Their opinion was then communicated to him, by Halifax.

William listened and approved.

A short message to the King was drawn up.

"Whom," said William, "shall we send with it ?" "Ought it not," said Halifax, "to be conveyed by one of your Highness's officers ?" "Nay, my Lord," answered the Prince; "by your favour, it is sent by the advice of your Lordships, and some of you ought to carry it." Then, without pausing to give time for remonstrance, he appointed Halifax, Shrewsbury, and Delamere to be the messengers.

[600] The resolution of the Lords appeared to be unanimous.