Scrinia Ceciliana, mysteries of state & government in letters of the late famous Lord Burghley, and other grand ministers of state, in the reigns of Queen Elizabeth, and King James, being a further additional supplement of the Cabala.

SIR,

YOur last letters brought hither, are of the 18. of April, which came hither the 29. of the same moneth, by which I looked to have heard where the Prince and the Admiral was, and what they did; and how they intended to prosecute the enjoying of the peace, for here we are troubled with very many fond tales; and I never make good reso∣lution of doubts without your advertisment; and therefore, I pray, write from time to time, what is done on both parts: You shall do well to give good respect to the 〈☐〉〈☐〉 pretending to 〈☐☐☐〉〈☐☐☐〉 〈8 letters〉〈8 letters〉 where∣in surely may be seen the very intent of the practicers.

I heartily thank you, Sir, for your plentiful present of so many Coun∣tries, as you lately sent by Harcourte, who indeed did in former times serve me, and with my good favor departed from me; but if he may serve you, I am glad, for I never knew but good honesty by him: 〈☐〉〈☐〉2〈☐〉〈☐〉π〈☐☐〉〈☐☐〉5. oVʒʒ is not a little afraid of these 〈13 letters〉〈13 letters〉 G and H.

We hear newly of great attempts towards Flanders; and so hav∣ing nothing more to write, I am by business forced to end, being assured, that both by your Son, and otherwise, you are advertised of all our seen matters here. From Greenwich the first of May, which is be∣come a very cold day, 1568.

Yours assured at all times, W. Cecil.

To the right honorable, Sir Henry Norris Knight, the Queens Majesties Ambassador, Resident in France.