sentences:  Prior to 1743, few viewed the Stuarts as a useful tool and even those who did saw little value in restoring them to the British throne.By 1747, they had become an obstacle to peace negotiations and the French ignored appeals from Charles and Lochiel for another attempt.The unofficial French envoy in Scotland, d’Éguilles, described Lochiel as "virtuous, intelligent and influential" but was so critical of Charles he recommended France consider establishing a Scots Republic instead.