Briefwisseling. Deel 6: 1663-1687

6322. Aan de markiezin van Newcastle¹⁾. (K.A.)aant.

‘This is my second journey from the court of France into this within the space of but one yeare; I may better call it my second misfortune, seeing my occupations here will not give we leasure to goe and tender my humble respects unto your Ex.^ce, which mortification lyeth so much heavyer upon me, Madam, because from beyond sea I am informed of your most undeserved goodness toward me, and that our good frends at Antwerp²⁾ have enriched my library in my absence by ordre of your Ex.^ce with a new plentifull store of your marvellous productions³⁾. I hope, Madam, you will not stand upon a rigorous

1) Zie V, blz. 186. - Na de restauratie waren de graaf en gravin van Newcastle weer in het bezit van hunne goederen gekomen.

2) De Duarte's.

3) Lady Margaret heeft een' groot aantal boeken geschreven.

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accompt with a man whom necessitie maketh uncivill. Being now almost dispatched by his Ma.^ty I am instantly tossed over again to the King of France, about whom having spent the time of above two year already and being almost grown a stranger to my own country, I dare assure your Ex.^e that besides this reason the fine things I am to find at home by your favour will spurr my diligence in such a manner that, as we say in a Dutch proverb, the court of France shall see me make short miles with her, and your Ex.^e, I hope, receave in brief my more particular acknowledgment for the noble benefit she hath been pleased to bestow upon me’ ...... London, 2/12 of Aug. 1664.

Wilt gij den markies van Newcastle van mij groeten?