From this to other discourse; and do find
that the Duke of York and his master, Mr. Wren, do look upon this
service of mine as a very seasonable service to the Duke of York,
as that which he will have to show to his enemies in his own
justification of his care of the King's business: and I am sure
I am heartily glad of it, both for the King's sake and the Duke
of York's, and my own also; for if I continue, my work by this
means will be the less, and my share in the blame also.
22nd. This day my boy's livery is come home, the first I ever
had, of greene lined with red; and it likes me well enough.
23rd. To visit my Lord Sandwich, who is now so reserved, or
moped rather I think with his own business, that he bids welcome
to no man, I think, to his satisfaction. I met with Mr. Povy;
who tells me: that this discourse which I told him of, of the
Duke of Monmouth being made Prince of Wales, hath nothing in it;
though he thinks there are all the endeavours used in the world
to overthrow the Duke of York. He would not have me doubt of my
safety in the Navy, which I am doubtful of, from the reports of a
general removal; but he will endeavour to inform me what he can
gather from my Lord Arlington.
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