He could not help expressing his displeasure in such a coldness of reserve, that Rochester told him he would serve his majesty no longer since he did not enjoy his confidence.

William made no answer to this expostulation, but resolved he should see him no more.

The earl, however, at the desire of Mr.Harley, became more pliant and submissive; and, after the king's departure for Holland, repaired to his government of Ireland, in which he now remained exerting all his endeavours to acquire popularity.

William foreseeing nothing but opposition from the present spirit of the house of commons, closeted some of their leaders with a view to bespeak their compliance; but finding them determined to pursue their former principles, and to insist upon their impeachments, he resolved, with the advice of his friends, to dissolve the parliament.
This step he was the more easily induced to take, as the commons were become extremely odious to the nation in general, which breathed nothing but war and defiance against the French monarch.

The parliament was accordingly dissolved by proclamation, and another summoned to meet on the thirtieth day of December.
THE KING'S LAST SPEECH TO BOTH HOUSES.
Never did the two parties proceed with such heat and violence against each other, as in their endeavours to influence the new elections.
The whigs, however, obtained the victory, as they included the monied-interest, which will always prevail among the borough electors.
Corruption was now reduced into an open and avowed commerce; and, had not the people been so universally venal and profligate that no sense of shame remained, the victors must have blushed for their success.