I do not think it amiss for you to write yourself to his Excellency and tell him what is said, but whether it would be proper to give up the name of your author, I think doubtful.

At all events one must consult about it.

We live in a strange world, and one knows not whom to trust." He instructed the Ambassador to enquire into the foundation of these statements of du Agean and send advices by every occasion of this affair and others of equal interest.

He was however much more occupied with securing the goodwill of the French government, which he no more suspected of tampering in these schemes against the independence of the Republic than he did Maurice himself.

He relied and he had reason to rely on their steady good offices in the cause of moderation and reconciliation.