LEGAL SUBJECTS. 445 



The sub-committees for the several branches of 

 treasure are well chosen and charged. 



This matter of the king s estate for means is like 

 a quarry, which digs and works hard ; but then, 

 when I consider it buildeth, I think no pains too 

 much ; and after term it shall be my chief care. 



For the mint, by my next I will give account ; 

 for our day is Wednesday. 



God ever preserve and prosper you. 



Your Lordship s 



Fit. VERULAM, Cane. 

 November 22, 1618. 



Indorsed, 



Of council- business. 



TO THE LORD CHANCELLOR #. 



MY HONOURABLE LORD, 



I HAVING understood by Dr. Steward, that your 

 lordship hath made a decree against him in the 

 chancery, which he thinks very hard for him to per 

 form ; although I know it is unusual to your lord 

 ship to make any alterations, when things are so far 

 past : yet in regard I owe him a good turn, which I 

 know not how to perform but this way, I desire 

 your lordship, if there be any place left for mitiga 

 tion, your lordship would shew him what favour 



* Harl. MSS. Vol. 7006. 



