I understand that you pray for me as warmly as if I were your sovereign princess.

I think I have done as much for the religion as if I were your Queen." Helmichius.--"We are far from thinking otherwise.

We acknowledge willingly your Majesty's benefits to our churches." The Queen.--"It would else be ingratitude on your part." Helmichius.--"But the King of Spain will never keep any promise about the religion." The Queen.--"He will never come so far: he does nothing but make a noise on all sides.

Item, I don't think he has much confidence in himself." De Dieu.--"Your Majesty has many enemies.

The Lord hath hitherto supported you, and we pray that he may continue to uphold your Majesty." The Queen.--"I have indeed many enemies; but I make no great account of them.