"3. He came not, there being an extraordinary council. But 80
brought me a copy of 50's intercepted letter, which made rather
for me than against me. Bid me come to-morrow at the same hour,
and to say nothing of the letter except 29 spake of it first.

"4. I came and found 29 and L. there; he was very kind and gave
me directions how to manage my business and what words I should
say to 39. He appointed 80 to come to me every night until my
business was ripe and promised to send with him directions from
time to time.

"9. L. came from 29 and told me my business should be done to my
mind next week, and that Q. was my friend, and had spoke to 39
and D. in my behalf; which he said 29 took very kindly and had
expressed so to her. At parting he told me there should be
nothing requir'd of me but what was both safe and honourable.
But said there must be something done to blind 39.

"15. L came to me with a copy of a letter I was to sign to
please 39. I desired to know in whose hands it was to be
deposited; for I would have it in no hands but 29. He told me it
should be so; but if 39 ask'd a copy it could not well be
refus'd. I referred myself entirely to 29's pleasure.

"24. L. came to me from 29 and order'd me to render myself
to-morrow. Cautioned me to play my part, to avoid questions as
much as possible, and to seem absolutely converted to 39's
interest. Bad me bear with some words that might seem harsh.

"25. I render'd myself. At night 29 could not dissemble his