If not, 'tis idle to make propositions, for I regard my country's profit, not my own." Afterwards, the Prince simply repeated his demand that the Ghent treaty should be executed; adding, that after the states-general should have been assembled, it would be time to propose the necessary articles for mutual security.
Hereupon Doctor Leoninus observed that the assembly of the states-general could hardly be without danger.

He alluded to the vast number of persons who would thus be convoked, to the great discrepancy of humors which would thus be manifested.

Many men would be present neither discreet nor experienced.

He therefore somewhat coolly suggested that it might be better to obviate the necessity of holding any general assembly at all.
An amicable conference, for the sake of settling doubtful questions, would render the convocation superfluous, and save the country from the dangers by which the step would be attended.

The Doctor concluded by referring to the recent assemblies of France, the only result of which had been fresh dissensions.