“ He returned to Holland in 1685, and, acting mainly on his advice, the Prince of Orange planned and carried out the invasion of England in 1688. He accompanied the Prince as chaplain, and when the Prince was established as William III., effected a reconciliation between him and the Scottish Church. From 1693 to 1702 he wielded great influence in Scottish affairs, and, owing to his authority in Church matters, was nicknamed ‘Cardinal Carstairs.’ He was elected principal of the Edinburgh University in 1704, and used his influenee to increase the patronage of Scottish colleges. ”