But these accusations had so little effect on her that she sent back answers dictated by Burnet himself.

At length, in January 1687, the King had recourse to stronger measures.

Skelton, who had represented the English government in the United Provinces, was removed to Paris, and was succeeded by Albeville, the weakest and basest of all the members of the Jesuitical cabal.

Money was Albeville's one object; and he took it from all who offered it.

He was paid at once by France and by Holland.