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Rh I hope they will be mistaken, and shall willingly pardon their error.

His Excellency the Duke of V. Hermosa is returned this night from Namur, and we are making great preparations for a solemn entertainment on Sunday, for the marriage, which they say will be very magnificent; but I doubt that, as much as the Marquis de los Balbazos at Fontainbleau, which fell much short of expectation.

I have nothing more worthy of your notice, and shall end your trouble with acknowledging your last favour, and begging you to believe that I am, with perfect respect and esteem.

The day before yesterday, the King told the Duke of Monmouth he would have him lay down his commission of general, and that he should absent himself for some time from his dominions. This, after some arguing, which did not convince, he was forced to submit to, and in order to his journey he went from hence last night. He will