 Barbados, as a haven for refugees fleeing the English republic, had held for Charles II under Lord Willoughby until defeated by George Ayscue.When news reached Barbados of the King's restoration, Thomas Modyford declared Barbados for the King in July 1660.The planters, however, were not eager for the return of the former governor Lord Willoughby, fearing disputes over titles, but the King ordered he be restored.