I know not upon what enterprise he may now be bent, but methinks that it must be that he thinks of an escape from the hands of his jailers.

If so, he must meditate a flight to France.

There he will need faithful followers, who will do their best to make him feel that he is still a king who will cheer his exile and sustain his hopes.

It may be that years will pass before England shakes off the iron yoke which Cromwell and his army are placing upon her neck.
But, as you say, I am young and can wait.

There are countries in Europe where a gentleman can take service in the army, and should aught happen to King Charles there I will enroll myself until these evil days be all passed.