IV. And in the last place, we did and must always remember the great affection a considerable part of that nation expressed to us, during the time of our being beyond the seas, when with all cheerfulness and obedience, they received and submitted to our orders, and betook themselves to that service which we directed as most convenient and behooveful at that time to us, though attended with inconvenience enough to themselves; [...] and yet all these important considerations and obligations appeared so many contradictions to the present interest of our good subjects in that kingdom, who had at this time likewise merited very much from us, and for whose security and advantage we held ourself obliged to provide as well as for their indemnity, and so the good settlement of that our kingdom appeared much the more difficult unto us, and even lessened and abated much of that joy of heart we found ourself possessed with, for the great blessings we enjoy in the peace and quiet of this our kingdom of England.