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might fit him and his small family (for at that time 

 he had put off most of his train) and also be for his 

 own content, lighted on one that belonged to the 

 widow of a famous picture-drawer. Van Ruben, 

 which he took. 



About this time My Lord was much necessitated 

 for money, which forced him to try several ways for 

 to obtain so much as would relieve his present wants. 

 At last Mr. Alesbur3^ the onely son to Sir Th. Ales- 

 bury, Knight and Baronet, and brother to the now 

 Countess of Clarendon, a very worthy gentleman, 

 and great friend to My Lord, having some moneys 

 that belonged to the now Duke of Buckingham, and 

 seeing My Lord in so great distress, did him the favour 

 to lend him 200/. (which money My Lord since his 

 return hath honestly and justly repai'd). This relief 

 came so seasonably, that it got My Lord credit in 

 the city of Antwerp, whereas otherwise he would 

 have lost himself to his great disadvantage; for My 

 Lord having hired the house aforementioned, and 

 wanting furniture for it, was credited by the citizens 

 for as many goods as he was pleased to have, as also 

 for meat and drink, and all kind of necessaries and 

 provisions, which certainly was a special blessing of 

 God, he being not onely a stranger in that nation, but 

 to all appearance, a ruined man. 



After My Lord had been in Antwerp sometime, 

 where he lived as retiredly as it was possible for him 

 to do, he gained much love and respect of all that 

 knew or had any business with him : at the beginning 

 of our coming thither, we found but few English 

 (except those that were merchants) but afterwards 

 their number increased much, especially of persons 

 of quahty; and whereas at first there were no more 

 but four coaches that went the tour, viz. the governor's 



