The weather is very bad.

I found the Prince in sore affliction, but we don't give up hope, and if God helps us and every man does his duty, all may yet be well.

I am obliged to ride to Dortrecht to-day.

I have an important object to accomplish there.

Have patience, for several days must pass before my return.
"If the messenger from the council inquires, give him the papers lying on the right-hand side of the writing-table under the smaller leaden weight.