After many long discussions, and probably many close divisions, in the Committee of Supply, the King obtained the greater part of what he demanded.

The House allowed him four new regiments of dragoons, six of horse, and fifteen of infantry.

The whole number of troops voted for the year amounted to eighty-three thousand, the charge to more than two millions and a half, including about two hundred thousand pounds for the ordnance.

[507] The naval estimates passed much more rapidly; for Whigs and Tories agreed in thinking that the maritime ascendency of England ought to be maintained at any cost.

Five hundred thousand pounds were voted for paying the arrears due to seamen, and two millions for the expenses of the year 1694.