He presented to the States General a royal epistle filled with eulogies of his conduct during his residence in London.

These eulogies however were merely formal.

James, in private communications written with his own hand, bitterly complained that the Envoy had lived in close intimacy with the most factious men in the realm, and had encouraged them in all their evil purposes.

Dykvelt carried with him also a packet of letters from the most eminent of those with whom he had conferred during his stay in England.

The writers generally expressed unbounded reverence and affection for William, and referred him to the bearer for fuller information as to their views.
Halifax discussed the state and prospects of the country with his usual subtlety and vivacity, but took care not to pledge himself to any perilous line of conduct.