There was thus ample time to contemplate the whole company; and to count the numbers of the deputation.
After this ceremony had been concluded, there was much earnest debate in.
the council.

The Prince of Orange addressed a few words to the Duchess, with the view of calming her irritation.

He observed that the confederates were no seditious rebels, but loyal gentlemen, well born, well connected, and of honorable character.

They had been influenced, he said, by an honest desire to save their country from impending danger--not by avarice or ambition.

Egmont shrugged his shoulders, and observed that it was necessary for him to leave the court for a season, in order to make a visit to the baths of Aix, for an inflammation which he had in the leg.