The Prince’s hand closed tightly on the arm of his chair.
“And I had your promise, Mynheer, to obtain for me a seat in the Council of State, yet I hear you oppose my election——”
“By your action in Middelburg you have forfeited my favour in this matter,” replied M. de Witt. “And I am sorry.”
William bit his lip.
“You have seen the Princess Dowager,” he said.
“And won her to my views for you.”
“What are your—views, Mynheer?”
“I have told Her Highness that the States will not be forced. By premature intrigues you merely endanger the goodwill of the Republic, on which rest all your hopes.”
The Prince gave him a keen look.