The language is grave and firm, and, though respectful, full of stronger remonstrance and more homely advice than often reaches kings.

It concluded: "I have had but little share in your councils.

If our advance had been approved, if your majesty had trusted us...

if your majesty had permitted me to march into the kingdom of Valencia, when I so earnestly desired it, without making me stay under pretense of the march of imaginary troops; if your majesty would have believed me on that occasion, your majesty would have had this time not only a viceroy of Valencia but the kingdom.

With what force I have I am going to march straight to Valencia.