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Rh thing that was to be desired of the Prince was secrecy; that he must resolve quickly whether he will come or not, that measures may be taken accordingly; that it will be necessary for him to keep a table, to bring none with him but his own family, and invite the parliament men, which will delight them; and I must let him know how he, Lord Sunderland, had brought in Essex and Halifax.

3rd.I went with the King to Hampton Court, where there was a council and a great debate about the dissolution of the parliament. The King proposed it, but every man was against it except our friends. The King came back to Windsor, and I