This neutrality he observed because it was hardly safe in that disaffected town for a man to proclaim himself a loyalist.
To him Sir Rowland expounded his audacious plan...

He sought out the merchant in his handsome mansion on the night of that Friday which had witnessed Monmouth's return, and the merchant, honoured by the visit of this gallant--ignorant as he was of the gentleman's fame in town--placed himself entirely and instantly at his disposal, though the hour was late.

Sounding him carefully, and finding the fellow most amenable to any scheme that should achieve the salvation of his purse and industries, Blake boldly laid his plan before him.

Startled at first, Mr.Newlington upon considering it became so enthusiastic that he hailed Sir Rowland as his deliverer, and heartily promised his cooperation.
Indeed, it was Mr.Newlington who was, himself, to take the first step.
Well pleased with his evening's work, Sir Rowland went home to Lupton House and to bed.

In the morning he broached the matter to Richard.