31st.I was with Mr. Rockwood, who told of the French's taking towns from his Master, that he hath nothing to do with. He thinks that the Duchess of Simmeren hath got the French Ambassador to assist her against the Prince. At night I was at Court. The Prince told me that I must prepare another memorial; that the French Ambassador took exception at that part of the letter that mentions Holland. He advised me to go to the Pensioner, and speak high, and tell him that the King is in better condition than they imagine.
January 1st.I was with the Pensioner; I met the French Ambassador there. After he was gone, I had a good deal of discourse with him; I told him my mind roundly ; he did not disapprove of any part of it, he gave me good hopes; he told me that the French Ambassador was very angry with me; I said, I cared as little as any man in England. I went to Monsieur Campricht; he is hearty in the business, I was with Odyke; he advised me to send copies of the memorial into England, and to speak gently in my next memorial; he thought we should do well to press for an alliance. The Pensioner told me the Prince might find his account in it; that he might have millions; and the Ambassador told the Prince that he would
