He do not seem to own the hearing or fearing of any
thing to be done in the Admiralty to the lessening of the Duke of
York, though he hears how the town-talk is full of it.
26th. Troubled at W. Hewer's losing of a tally of 1000l., which
I sent him this day to receive of the Commissioners of Excise.
27th. Comes Mr. Povey by appointment to dine with me; and much
pleasant discourse with him, and some serious: and he tells me
that he would by all means have me get to be a Parliament-man the
next Parliament. By and by comes my cosen Roger, and dines with
us; and, after dinner, did seal his mortgage, wherein I do wholly
rely on his honesty, not having so much as read over what he hath
given me for it, nor minded it, but do trust to his integrity
therein.
28th. This day presented to the Board the Duke of York's letter;
which, I perceive, troubled Sir W. Pen, he declaring himself
meant in that part that concerned excuse by sickness; but I do
not care, but am mightily glad that it is done, and now I shall
begin to be at pretty good ease in the office.
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