The Crown had rewarded Nugent generously, and it is difficult to see what he had to gain by treason, though he and his nephew were close, and it is possible that he knew of William's plans, even if he disapproved of them.
The Crown had rewarded Nugent generously. It is difficult to see what he had to gain by treason. He were close. His nephew were close. Even if he disapproved of them. This was what he knew of William's plans. This is possible.