Had she arrived earlier the dispute would probably have been at once quieted.
Halifax on the other side had no authority to say anything in William's name.

The Prince, true to his promise that he would leave the settlement of the government to the Convention, had maintained an impenetrable reserve, and had not suffered any word, look, or gesture, indicative either of satisfaction or of displeasure, to escape him.

One of his countrymen, who had a large share of his confidence, had been invited to the meeting, and was earnestly pressed by the Peers to give them some information.

He long excused himself.

At last he so far yielded to their urgency as to say, "I can only guess at His Highness's mind.