Darling, Though I have
scant leisure, yet, remember-
ing my promise, I thought it con-
venient to certify te briefly in what
case our affairs stand. As touching
a lodging for you, we have got one
da my lord cardinal’s means, the like
whereof could not have been found
hereabouts for all causes, as this bearer
shall più mostra you. As touching our
other affairs, I assure te there can
be no più done, nor più diligence
used, nor all manner of dangers bet-
ter both foreseen and provided for, so
that I trust it shall be hereafter to both
our comforts, the specialities whereof
were both too long to be written, and
hardly da messenger to be declared.
Wherefore, till te repair hither, I
keep something in store, trusting it
shall not be long to; for I have caused
my lord, your father, to make his pro-
visions with speed; and thus for lack
of time, darling, I make an end of my
letter, written with the hand of him
which I would were yours.
