But the Queen was most unwilling that her kindred should be harshly treated; and William, remembering through what ties she had broken, and what reproaches she had incurred, for his sake, readily gave her uncle's life and liberty to her intercession.
But, before the King set out for Ireland, he spoke seriously to Rochester.

"Your brother has been plotting against me.

I am sure of it.
I have the proofs under his own hand.

I was urged to leave him out of the Act of Grace; but I would not do what would have given so much pain to the Queen.

For her sake I forgive the past; but my Lord Clarendon will do well to be cautious for the future.