SIR,
YOur advertisement of the Duke of Bipont came hither so speedi∣ly, as untill seven days after the French Ambassador could not understand thereof; but when he did, he used no sparing to divulge it abroad; where the Count Ernest of Mansfelt is, we cannot as yet un∣derstand; but from Rochell we hear that he is well allowed of the Army, and not inferior in knowledge to the Duke. The will of God must be patiently received and obeyed; and what shall ensue hereof to his glo∣ry; we must, if it be good, affirm it to: be beyond our deserts; if other∣wise, not so evil as we have deserved.
Of late, about the 15. of June, a Rebellion began in the West part of Ireland about Cork; wherein we care not for the force of the inhabi∣tants, so they be not aided with some Spainards or Portugals, whereof we are not void of suspicion; and therefore we do presently send certain Captains with a Force by Sea from Bristoll to Cork, meaning to provide for the worst, as reason is.