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Rh to make ours at sea, in which Spain may assist a good deal. As I was with Mr. Rockwood, he told me stories of the French Ambassador; he asked me if I would see him; I told him I would ask the Prince.

We are extremely troubled here at the ill success of our Guarantee, but we hope it will have a better at another time, which must be endeavoured on all sides; nothing shall be wanting here, I am sure. I have taken care that a yacht may be at the Brill the 22nd of this month. By the post that goes from hence this day se'nnight, you shall have your leave, and instructions what to do before you come away. The Duke is expected here in two or three days, haying liberty to go into Scotland by land, if he likes it best, which I believe he will. I am impatient to see you more than you can imagine. I hope you will not think our affairs in so desperate a condition as you have been told.