Grotius imagined this advice proceeded from the Magistrates jealousy, who were afraid that the people would discover too much attachment to him.

They spread a report that he was not in the Remonstrants sentiments, and that the counsels formerly given by him had been frequently disapproved.

In the mean time he was much embarrassed in what manner to behave, and consulted the most able lawyers on the subject, who refused to take any fee from him.

He had no objection to writing to the States-General, provided the letter contained nothing to the disadvantage of his innocence.

He met with more difficulties than he imagined: and wrote to his brother (November 28, 1631) "I am threatened with a storm; but I can live elsewhere, and I leave all to God's disposal." He left Rotterdam, and came in the end of the year 1631 to Amsterdam, where he was extremely well received[170].