Pedestrianism

APPENDIX. 279 other necessaries, from Aberdeen, to the colony of East Jersey, inthe prosperity of which he was extremely in­ terested. ? In 1685, hewent again to London relative to the con­ cerns of the society; but soon returned, and remained at home till April 1687, when, at the earnest solicitation of George Foxand other friends, he set off for court, to exert his influence on behalf of the Quakers. As the kingho­ noured him with his friendship, he had access to his ma­ jesty at all times; and on this occasion, he presented an address from the Quakers in Scotland, expressive oftheir gratitude for his majesty's proclamation,permitting liberty of conscience, which was graciously received. The Apo­ logist seems to have stood on a footing of great intimacy with the king,and to have conversed with him candidly and freely on the business of the state. Considering the intricacy of his majesty's affairs tahtat time, the opinion or advice ofa sincere and honest, yet clear-headed man,was, no doubt, highlyvalued by James. Having accomplished the object of his journey, he returned home. In November 1688, he was again in London, and em­ braced that opportunity to take leave of his majesty, with whose misfortunes he was greatly affected. At his lastin­ terview with the king, (while theywere standing at awin­ dow in the palace conversing together,) James lookedout and said, " Thewind is fair to bring over the Prince of Orange the Apologist remarked," It was hard that no expedient couldbe fallen upon tosatisfy the people." His majesty , I