The Statute Book contains an act providing that no subject shall be deemed a wrongdoer for adhering to the King in possession.

On these grounds many, who had not concurred in setting up the new government, believed that they might give it their support without offence to God or man.

One of the most eminent politicians of this school was Nottingham.

At his instance the Convention had, before the throne was filled, made such changes in the oath of allegiance as enabled him and those who agreed with him to take that oath without scruple.

"My principles," he said, "do not permit me to bear any part in making a King.