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258 because of the French Ambassador; Mr. Rookwood was with me, and told me a very ridiculous story of him.

5th.Monsieur Le Rhingrave dined with me; he talked of Monsieur D'Avaux, and said he would give Madame an account of his proceedings. I told the Prince the story, and proposed Sir William Temple's going Ambassador into Spain. He told me Monsieur Heugh was come, and that he had good inclinations, that he had nothing to propose, but that he would hear any thing that was proposed to him. Monsieur Schomberg supt with me.

I have writ to the Prince what I think concerning the Alliances he desires should be made, but to you I will say nothing of that. The King is entirely convinced that he must pursue the interest of Holland, as he has begun; that it is necessary to his affairs at home as well as abroad, and he intends to tell the Duke so, as soon as he comes, which will be in six or seven days, and I hope he will concur with his Majesty, and those who are of this opinion; but, to make it the easier, I think