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I would to God I could find as good resolution in her Majesty to proceed in a princely course in relieving the United Provinces, as I find an honorable disposition in your Lordship to employ yourself in their service." The Lord-Treasurer was much puzzled, very wretched, but philosophically resigned.

"Why her Majesty useth me thus strangely, I know not," he observed.

"To some she saith that she meant not I should have gone from the court; to some she saith, she may not admit me, nor give me contentment.