(whom
we had left with our sentinel) his saddle, told him he was an honest
fellow, and bid him go about his business; which he did, pursuing his
journey without more ado, and ignorant of the harm he had suffered. We
found in the letter, that his majesty acquainted the queen that he was
courted by both factions, the Scotch Presbyterians and the army: and
that those which bade the fairest for him should have him. But yet he
thought he should close with the Scots sooner than with the other. Upon
this we returned to Windsor; and finding we were not like to have good
terms from the king, we from that time vowed his destruction.' This
relation suiting well enough with other passages and circumstances at
this time, I have inserted to gratify the reader's curiosity." Carte's
Ormond, vol. ii. p. 12.]

[Footnote 18: NOTE R, p. 349. These are the words: "Laneric; I wonder
to hear (if that be true) that some of my friends say, that my going to
Jersey would have much more furthered my personal treaty, than my coming
hither, for which, as I see no color of reason, so I had not been here,
if I had thought that fancy true, or had not been secured of a personal
treaty; of which I neither do, nor I hope will repent; for I am daily
more and more satisfied with the governor, and find these islanders very
good, peaceable, and quiet people. This encouragement I have thought not
unfit for you to receive; hoping at least it may do good upon others,
though needless to you." Burnet's Memoirs of Hamilton, p. 326. See also
Rushworth, part 4, vol. ii. p. 941. All the writers of that age, except
Clarendon, represent the king's going to the Isle of Wight as voluntary
and intended. Perhaps the king thought it little for his credit to be
trepanned into this measure, and was more willing to take it on himself
as entirely voluntary. Perhaps he thought it would encourage his
friends, if they thought him in a situation which was not disagreeable
to him.]

[Footnote 19: NOTE S, p. 364. The king composed a letter to the
prince, in which he related the whole course of this transaction, and
accompanied his narrative with several wise, as well as pathetical
reflections and advices. The words with which he concluded the letter,
are remarkable: "By what hath been said, you see how long I have labored
in the search of peace. Do not you be disheartened to tread in the same
steps. Use all worthy means to restore yourself to your rights, but
prefer the way of