The Ambassador must therefore try to be on good terms with those who were out as well as with those who were in.

To this rule, however, there was one exception which he must constantly bear in mind.

With nonjurors and persons suspected of plotting against the existing government he must not appear to have any connection.

They must not be admitted into his house.

The English people evidently wished to be at rest, and had given the best proof of their pacific disposition by insisting on the reduction of the army.