The Dutchman is a different sort of man altogether, and one thing is certain: if King James can make a mess of matters, he is sure to do so.

The Stuarts have always been feeble and indecisive, and James is the most feeble and indecisive of them.

If William succeeds in effecting a landing, I think his chance of success is a good one." "He may reign in England," Mr.Davenant broke in passionately, "but he will not reign in Ireland.
"But forgive me," he broke off.

"I forgot, for a moment, that you are an Englishman, and my guest." "You need not apologize, Mr.Davenant.As I said, I am a soldier and no politician.

My ancestors were royalists, and I have no great love for the Dutch stadtholder, who will be supported in England by the class who rose against King Charles.