He was not to be so deluded.

He knew that James, without the support of a Parliament, would, even if not unwilling, be unable to render effectual service to the common cause of Europe; and there could be no doubt that, if a Parliament were assembled, the first demand of both Houses would be that the Declaration should he cancelled.
The Princess assented to all that was suggested by her husband.

Their joint opinion was conveyed to the King in firm but temperate terms.

They declared that they deeply regretted the course which His Majesty had adopted.

They were convinced that he had usurped a prerogative which did not by law belong to him.