These must depend upon the position of the men, and the value of their services; and I can only say do not be lavish, but at the same time do not hesitate to promise a sum that will secure the services of useful men.

Your best plan will be to find out, if you are able, what each man expects, and to make what abatement you can.

The only limit placed is that you must not commit the royal treasury to a total sum exceeding ten thousand crowns.

You will, I hope, find a smaller sum suffice.
"The envoy will start at six tomorrow morning.

I do not know that there are any further instructions to give you.