Basiliká the works of King Charles the martyr : with a collection of declarations, treaties, and other papers concerning the differences betwixt His said Majesty and his two houses of Parliament : with the history of his life : as also of his tryal and martyrdome.

XII. The QUEEN to the KING.

PARIS, January 6. December 27. MDCXLIV. V.

Paris, January,

I Have received one of Your Letters dated from Marleborow of an old date, having received many others more fresh, to which I have made answer. I will say nothing concerning this, but only concerning the affair of Gor. If it be not done, it is time, being very sea∣sonable at this time, which I did not believe before.

I understand that the Commissioners are arrived at London. I have nothing to say, but

that You have a care of Your Honour; and that if You have a Peace, it may be such as may hold; and if it fall out otherwise, that You do not abandon those who have served You, for fear they do forsake You in Your need. Also I do not see how You can be in safety with∣out a Regiment of Guard; for My self, I think I cannot be, seeing the malice which they have against Me and My Religion, of which I hope You will have a care of both. But in My opinion Religion should be the last thing upon which You should treat: for if You do agree upon strictness against the Catholicks, it would discourage them to serve You and if afterwards there should be no Peace, You could never expect succours either from Ire∣land or any other Catholick Prince, for they would believe, You would abandon them after You have served Your self.

I have dispatched an Express into Scotland to Montross, to know the condition he is in, and what there is to be done. This week I send to M^r of Lorrain, and into Holl. I lose no time. If I had more of Your news, all would go better.

Adieu, My Dear Heart.

My Wife, Dec. 27. Jan. 6. 1644. 5.