Vernon, who was present, was of opinion that this number would have been carved if it had been proposed by one who was known to speak on behalf of the King.

But few members cared to support an amendment which was certain to be less pleasing to their constituents, and did not appear to be more pleasing to the Court, than the original motion.

Harley's resolution passed the Committee.

On the morrow it was reported and approved.

The House also resolved that all the seven thousand men who were to be retained should be natural born English subjects.