Aldegonde," he wrote to Davison, "I grieve that he is at his house without good guard.

I do earnestly pray you to move such as have power presently to commit a guard about him, for I know he is a dangerous and a bold man, and presumes yet to carry all, for he hath made many promises to the Prince of Parma.

I would he were in Fort Rammekyns, or else that Mr.Russell had charge of him, with a recommendation from me to Russell to look well to him till I shall arrive.

You must have been so commanded in this from her Majesty, for she thinks he is in close and safe guard.

If he is not, look for a turn of all things, for he hath friends, I know." But very soon after his arrival, the Earl, on examining into the matter, saw fit to change his opinions and his language.