He thought highly of the capacity of Caermarthen, of the integrity of Nottingham, of the diligence and financial skill of Godolphin.

It was only by slow degrees that the arguments of Sunderland, backed by the force of circumstances, overcame all objections.
On the seventh of November 1693 the Parliament met; and the conflict of parties instantly began.

William from the throne pressed on the Houses the necessity of making a great exertion to arrest the progress of France on the Continent.

During the last campaign, he said, she had, on every point, had a superiority of force; and it had therefore been found impossible to cope with her.

His allies had promised to increase their armies; and he trusted that the Commons would enable him to do the same.
[488] The Commons at their next sitting took the King's speech into consideration.