Do not force him, in defence of his own personal dignity, to protect the very men whom you wish him to discard." After a hard fight of two days, and several divisions, the address was carried by a hundred and ninety five votes to a hundred and forty six, [526] The King, as might have been foreseen, coldly refused to turn informer; and the House did not press him further, [527] To another address, which requested that a Commission might be sent to examine into the state of things in Ireland, William returned a very gracious answer, and desired the Commons to name the Commissioners.

The Commons, not to be outdone in courtesy, excused themselves, and left it to His Majesty's wisdom to select the fittest persons, [528] In the midst of the angry debates on the Irish war a pleasing incident produced for a moment goodhumour and unanimity.

Walker had arrived in London, and had been received there with boundless enthusiasm.

His face was in every print shop.

Newsletters describing his person and his demeanour were sent to every corner of the kingdom.