Stuart dynasty

238 The Stuart Dynasty
sary, and your great experience of no less advantage to me so
new in great affairs. I must confess mine at present, seem to
press very much, and yet I see no possibility of taking a
prudent resolution till I see Charles (Ormond), and know
more of Mary's (England's) intentions by him.
" I am very glad Charles (Ormond) secretary and t'other
gentleman have made their escape — its to E. Portinore you'l
consider what should be said to encourage and manage him.
I send to the Queen the English letters you sent me."
Paper LII.
Lord Bolingbrolce to Chevalier de St. George. A letter icritten
piecemeal, and of some importance, being indited when
Louis XIV. was dying.
« gj r " Paris, Aug. 30, 1715.
" I have the honour of your letters, and shall take the
best method in my power to execute your orders, and to
answer all y r views. The great danger I was apprehensive
of is over ; all will certainly submit without ye least struggle
to Overbury (Duke of Orleans), and he will by consequence
be under no want of assistance from his neighbours, but
remain att liberty to pursue the general interest of his own
and his neighbours estate.
" George (Bolingbroke) has never had to do either in good
or in ill with Overbury (Duke of Orleans), and therefore he
imagines yt as there can be no prepossession in his favour, so
there can be no prejudice against him in the breast of the
latter.
" The trusting Overbury (Duke of Orleans) is of indispen-
sible necessity, if his friendship and concurrence in your cause-
be so. Besides when Ealph (Duke of Berwick) took occasion
two days ago to speak to him concerning your interests, he
said that he was appris'd of all that had been done and of ye
present state of them.
" There are two or three points in y r letters which 1 cannot
answer without consulting Talon (de Torcy), and to him I
have writ. But I believe the letters to Mr. and Mrs. Stoner
were sent, when the last application was made to them by
Harry (King of France).
" Bennet arriv'd yesterday. I believe I shall have ye
honour of seeing yt person to-night, and shall after that close
my letter."