Next-day he came before the Assembly to express his sentiments, to complain of the rudeness with which the resolution of 4th August had been communicated to him, and to demand further explanations.

Forthwith the Advocate proceeded to set forth the intentions of the States, and demanded that the Prince should assist the magistrates in carrying out the policy decided upon.

Reinier Pauw, burgomaster of Amsterdam, fiercely interrupted the oration of Barneveld, saying that although these might be his views, they were not to be held by his Excellency as the opinions of all.

The Advocate, angry at the interruption, answered him sternly, and a violent altercation, not unmixed with personalities, arose.

Maurice, who kept his temper admirably on this occasion, interfered between the two and had much difficulty in quieting the dispute.