The mention of the original contract gratified the disciples of Sidney.

The word abdication conciliated politicians of a more timid school.

There were doubtless many fervent Protestants who were pleased with the censure cast on the Jesuits.

To the real statesman the single important clause was that which declared the throne vacant; and, if that clause could be carried, he cared little by what preamble it might be introduced.

The force which was thus united made all resistance hopeless.