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LETTER XVIII. To the same.
My Lord,
COlonel Hebron will particularly inform you of the Af∣fection I have now, and will still preserve for your Lordship, which is so great that neither Absence nor Time shall ever cause the least Alteration in it. At present I shall only conjure you to repair your Fortifications with all possible Expedition; and so soon as they are in such a Condition, that your Presence will be less necessary where you are, than it is at present, I am of opinion it will be highly expedient for you to visit the Mareschal de la Force's Army, where, without que∣stion, it will be very advantageous. After which I hope we shall be so happy as to see you shortly in your Frontier. In the mean time, assure your self, I beseech you, that no Man can be more than I am,
My Lord,
Your, &c. RICHELIEU.
Compeigne, April 29, 1635.
I earnestly beg of you before your Departure to the Army, to leave such good Orders behind you, that there may be no danger of a Surprize.