11th. Up, and with W. Hewer by water to Somerset-house; and
there I to my Lord Brouncker before he went forth to the Duke of
York, and there told him my confidence that I should make
Middleton appear a fool, and that it was, I thought, best for me
to complain of the wrong he hath done; but brought it about that
my Lord desired me I would forbear, and promised that he would
prevent Middleton till I had given in my answer to the Board,
which I desired. And so away to White Hall, and there did our
usual attendance: and no word spoke before the Duke of York by
Middleton at all; at which I was glad to my heart, because by
this means I have time to draw up my answer to my mind.
Concluded upon giving 50l. for a fine pair of black horses we saw
this day se'nnight; and so set Mr. Pickering down near his house
(whom I am much beholden to for his care herein, and he hath
admirable skill, I perceive, in this business), and so home.
12th. I hear this day that there is fallen down a new house not
quite finished in Lumberd-street, and that there have been
several so, they making use of bad mortar and bricks; but no hurt
yet, as God hath ordered it.
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