My opinion on the whole (since you give me leave to tell it) is, that if I was to speak in your place, I would tell him, 'That since he is obstinate in going into the army, I will not oppose it; but as I do not approve, I will advance no equipage till I know his behaviour to be such as shall deserve my future favour.

Hitherto he has always been directed, either by his own humour, or the advice of those he thought better friends to him than myself.

If he renounces the army, I will continue to him his former allowance; notwithstanding his repeated disobedience, under the most solemn professions of duty.

When I see him act like a sincere honest man, I shall believe well of him; the opinion of others, who either do not know him or are imposed on by his pretences, weighs nothing with me." On May 30 Lady Mary went from Avignon to Valence, where about a week later her son visited her.

She at once sent a full account to Montagu.
"Avignon, June 10 [1742.] "I am just returned from passing two days with our son, of whom I will give you the most exact account I am capable of.