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In this my lord chancellor and I have likewise 

 used a point of providence : for I did forecast, that 

 if in that narrative, by the connection of things, any 

 thing should be spoken, that should shew him guilty, 

 she might break forth into passionate protestations 

 for his clearing; which, though it may be justly 

 made light of, yet it is better avoided. Therefore 

 my lord Chancellor and I have devised, that upon 

 the entrance into that declaration she shall, in re 

 spect of her weakness, and not to add farther afflic 

 tion, be withdrawn. 



It is impossible, neither is it needful, for me, to 

 express all the particulars of my care in this business. 

 But I divide myself into all cogitations as far as I 

 can foresee ; being very glad to find, that his majesty 

 doth not only accept well of my care and advices, 

 but that he applieth his directions so fitly, as guideth 

 me from time to time. 



I have received the commissions signed. 



I am not forgetful of the goods and estate of 

 Somerset, as far as is seasonable to inquire at this 

 time. My lord Coke taketh upon him to answer for 

 the jewels, being the chief part of his moveable 

 value : and this, I think, is done with his majesty s 

 privity. But my lord Coke is a good man to answer 

 for it. 



God ever preserve and prosper you. I rest 

 Your true and devoted servant, 



FR. BACON. 



May 10, Friday at 7 of the clock 

 in the morning [1616.] 



