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Charissime,
I Am sorry to hear of new Oaths in Scotland be∣tween the Covenanters, vvho they say will have none but Iesus Christ to reign over them: A Sacred Cover of the deepest Impiety. God open their eyes, and soften their hearts. I have read a good part of the Declaration, wherein the Dean of Dur∣h•…•…ns Pen doth well appear: and the whole business is very black. Never was there such a stamp∣ing and blending of Rebellion and Religion to∣gether. I thank you for your news touching Prince Rupert; but I fear the Hungarian King will hold him too fast. To your Question about mine own Remove, it vvill be towards the ending of this vveek for a night or two to London; so as I hope to save you the labour of journeying hither. My Lodging, if it be not prepossessed, will be at Mr. Alkinds House in the Strand, or otherwise per∣adventure vvith your Friend in Lombard-street, vvhereof you shall have notice in time.
I am yours every where, H. WOTTON.
From the Colledge April 21. 1639.