lon's letter to him; the straight he was in; how he would consent to the alliance if he considered only his own interest. I wrote to my Lord all this and a great deal more. I wrote about the projects, and for leave. I wrote to my Lady Sunderland and Sir William Temple.
27th.I heard that the French Ambassador had been with Monsieur D'Alva to give in his memorial, but it was too late to have it read that day; at night the Prince gave it to me, and told me I must put one in on Monday.
28th.I was with the Prince, and carried him my memorial. He read it, and said he would show it to the Pensioner; and if there were any faults in it, I should know it in the evening; after supper he gave me the memorial, and another, which I copied myself, because none should know that he did any thing in it.
29th.I went abroad with the Prince at four; he dined at my house. At night I was at Court, and heard that the French Ambassador's memorial was read.
30th.I delivered my memorial to Monsieur Pauland, one of Overissel. I sent my Lord Sunderland's letter to the Prince, who was very well pleased with it.
