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Rh it would be very well if the Prince would write to him at his return as kindly as possible, and express his satisfaction upon the marks he and the States have received of the King's concern for them, and of the advantages his Majesty and his Royal Highness may find in their friendship, which never can be expected from France, whose interest can never be to have the King great, he being the only Prince in the world that can obstruct their designs. All that can be said of this sort will be very useful, therefore pray persuade the Prince to it, and as soon as may be. Mr. Hyde, Mr. Godolphin, and I, have talked of all these matters so fully to the King, that I can assure you he is never to be changed, but every thing will be much easier if the Duke is of the same mind.

You cannot imagine the pains I take in this business, and yet I am called a traitor and a Frenchman every day, but I care very little for that if I can do any good.

February 6th.Colonel Fitzpatrick was with me to take his leave. Monsieur Campricht was with me. He tells me that the Emperor begins to arm; Rh