My trust is that God the Lord will give us a happy issue and save this country from perdition." He approved of the presents to the two ladies as suggested by Langerac if by so doing the payment of the arrearages could be furthered.

He was still hopeful and confident in the justice of his cause and the purity of his conscience.

"Aerssens is crowing like a cock," he said, "but the truth will surely prevail.".