14th November, 1685. I dined at Lambeth, my Lord Archbishop carrying me with him in his barge; there were my Lord Deputy of Ireland, the Bishops of Ely and St. Asaph, Dr. Sherlock, and other divines; Sir William Hayward, Sir Paul Rycaut, etc.
20th November, 1685. The Parliament was adjourned to February, several both of Lords and Commons excepting against some passage of his Majesty's speech relating to the Test, and continuance of Popish officers in command. This was a great surprise in a Parliament which people believed would have complied in all things.
Popish pamphlets and pictures sold publicly; no books nor answers to them appearing till long after.
21st November, 1685. I resigned my trust for composing a difference between Mr. Thynn and his wife.
22d November, 1685. Hitherto was a very wet, warm season.
4th December, 1685. Lord Sunderland was declared President of the Council, and yet to hold his Secretary's place. The forces disposed into several quarters through the kingdom are very insolent, on which are great complaints.
Lord Brandon, tried for the late conspiracy, was condemned and pardoned; so was Lord Grey, his accuser and witness.
Persecution in France raging, the French insolently visit our vessels, and take away the fugitive Protestants; some escape in barrels.
GREENWICH
10th December, 1685. To Greenwich, being put into the new Commission of Sewers.