Why had this creature of James been entrusted with the business of catering for the army of William?
It was proposed by some of those who were bent on driving all Tories and Trimmers from office to ask His Majesty by whose advice a man so undeserving of the royal confidence had been employed.

The most moderate and judicious Whigs pointed out the indecency and impolicy of interrogating the King, and of forcing him either to accuse his ministers or to quarrel with the representatives of his people.

"Advise His Majesty, if you will," said Somers, "to withdraw his confidence from the counsellors who recommended this unfortunate appointment.

Such advice, given, as we should probably give it, unanimously, must have great weight with him.

But do not put to him a question such as no private gentleman would willingly answer.