ness you have in Holland, that I hope we may soon see you here. I refer you to his letter, and will only tell you, that Sir W. Temple knows not a word of any thing, but when it is in the Gazette. Nor any body of this resolution of the King's, but Mr. Hide, Mr. Godolphin, and myself.
I am, &c.
THE DOWAGER COUNTESS OF SUNDERLAND TO MR. SIDNEY.
Sir,
A thousand kind thanks to dear Mr. Sidney for his letter, and his other words which I sent to my Lord Halifax, who is still with Sir William Coventry in the country. Nobody can be more glad than I am of the great good work upon the public account, and for the particular good to you than I am.
I have spent two days of this week already with poor Mrs. Harvey; she is not willing to have any body else come to her. Once my Lady Harvey
mortifying instance that the gross of the people had no sentiment of their own, but only played over the tricks that had been taught them by their leaders."—Ralph, i., 494.
