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She assures her that shee cannot heare from her too oft.
MAdam, I know not why you say the care I have to heare from you, does no l••sse astonish, then content you. This desire in no wise deserves your admiration, seeing tis long since that I have made you un∣derstand it: nor your joy, since
it can procure you nought but trouble, you should not mar∣vell, if I demand some witnesse of your remembrance: It can∣not be, but you have forgotten the request I made you, when I was at Paris, and I acknow∣ledge that you have yet neede be sollicited, to doe a favour that you have promised. Not able to enjoy your entertaine∣ment, you must not wonder, if I demand your Letters; And if seeing my selfe depri••ed of so great a good, I have recourse to the only remedy of my losse Tis a favour so great, that the possession, in stead of quench∣ing, encreases the desire. Final∣ly let it not trouble you to re∣stifie your friendship, and seeke no more proofes for one that is wholl perswaded. However I could say in your behalfe, that
you should not be simple to beleeve it, nor I over covetous to affirme it; for tis a truth, which is enough to free you from error, me from flattery. I delight to speake of what you wish, and I owe you; I have neither praise enough for your merit, nor thankes enough for your courtesie, nor can I ever satisfie the one, or the other, but by the extreame desire I have to be
Madam,
Your, &c.