Lord Granard, one of the few Protestant noblemen who sate in that parliament, exerted himself strenuously on the side of public faith and sound policy.

The King sent him a message of thanks.

"We Protestants," said Granard to Powis who brought the message, "are few in number.
We can do little.

His Majesty should try his influence with the Roman Catholics." "His Majesty," answered Powis with an oath, "dares not say what he thinks." A few days later James met Granard riding towards the parliament house.

"Where are you going, my Lord ?" said the King.