VII. To Mr T. B. Merchant in Sevill.
SIR,
THough I have my share of infirmities as much as another man, yet I like my own nature in one thing, that requi∣talls to me are as sweet as revenges to an Italian; I thank my stars I find my self far proner to return a courtesie then to resent an injury: This made me most gladly apprehend the late occasion of serving you (notwithstanding the hard measure I have received from your brother) and to make you som returns of those fre∣quent favors I received from you in Spain, I have ta'ne away (as you may perceive by the inclosed papers) the weights that hung to that great busines in this Court, it concerns you now to put wings unto it in that, and I beleeve you will quickly obtain, what useth to be first in intention though last in execution, I mean your main end: I heartily wish the thing may be prosperous unto you, and that you may take as much pleasure in the fruition of it, as I did in following of it for you, because I love you dearly well, and desire you so much happines, that you may have nothing but hea∣ven to wish for; In which desires I rest.
White-Hall, 3 May, 1633.
Your constant true frend to serve you, J. H.