There was no crime in the heart of the Advocate.

He had exhausted himself with appeals in favour of moderation, conciliation, compromise.

He had worked night and day with all the energy of a pure soul and a great mind to assuage religious hatreds and avert civil dissensions.

He was overpowered.

He had frequently desired to be released from all his functions, but as dangers thickened over the Provinces, he felt it his duty so long as he remained at his post to abide by the law as the only anchor in the storm.