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Rh I writ to Spencer for a steward. At night I gave letters to the Prince from Lord Sunderland and Godolphin.

21st.Monsieur d'Alvin and I walked together; afterwards Monsieur Sas came to me, and told me the conversation that he had with the Lady. At night I had a long conversation with the Prince; he shewed me my Lord Sunderland and Mr. Hide's letters, which showed that the Duke was not satisfied with the Prince. He told me that he was mighty angry with the Province of Friesland; that they had given their resolution for the Alliance, with an expedient that the French Ambassador hath spoke of, that is, that they should engage not to assist France, though it should be attacked by England. Van Haren is no friend of the Prince's. Mynheer d'Alvin told the Prince he would be against it, and then laboured all he could for it.

Your kind letter does so delight me, I would fain say something that would be the portrait of my heart, but I am so dull. Though my Lord Halifax has sent for his family, I hope he will