Diary of the times of Charles II/Volume 1/The Earl of Sunderland to Mr. Sidney, January 23
THE EARL OF SUNDERLAND TO MR. SIDNEY.
January 23.
Sir,
The news the King has writ to the Prince, I hope, will so absolutely put an end to all the business you have in Holland, that I hope we may soon see you here. I refer you to his letter, and will only tell you, that Sir W. Temple knows not a word of any thing, but when it is in the Gazette. Nor any body of this resolution of the King's, but Mr. Hide, Mr. Godolphin, and myself.
I am, &c.
mortifying instance that the gross of the people had no sentiment of their own, but only played over the tricks that had been taught them by their leaders."—Ralph, i., 494.