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296 upon England as soon as he had built his ships, and put his fortifications in good condition to preserve his ships; he told me that there was one that was intendant of Monsieur Tellier, and was so to Monsieur Vitry, that will give the King an account of all the designs of France, and where he employs his money. There is also an Abbe that is employed by Monsieur Colbert, and hath the disposal of the monies that is distributed in England, Holland, and Germany; he will also inform the King of all he knows, and would have offered his service to the Prince four years ago. Both these are discontented, and, if the King will give them a pension, and offer them a retirement in case the business is discovered, they will let him know all this gentleman does, also offer to visit the ports and the shipping, and to give his Majesty an account in what condition they are. He is born in Guelderland; he hath been a major in this service; he advised me to draw Colonel Scott out of France. Monsieur Siegle was with me to assure me his master had not made any alliance with France.

5th.Monsieur Van Beuninghen came to me; he told me that the resolution would not pass till the Prince came back, for some reasons that he was obliged not to tell me; but he assured me I should