He esteemed the Princess as much as it was possible for man to esteem woman: but not even from her would he accept a subordinate and a precarious place in the government.

He was so made that he could not submit to be tied to the apron strings even of the best of wives.
He did not desire to take any part in English affairs; but, if he did consent to take a part, there was one part only which he could usefully or honourably take.

If the Estates offered him the crown for life, he would accept it.

If not, he should, without repining, return to his native country.

He concluded by saying that he thought it reasonable that the Lady Anne and her posterity should be preferred in the succession to any children whom he might have by any other wife than the Lady Mary.