Behave to him as good uncles should behave to their nephew.

Crown him as soon as possible after my death, and counsel him loyally in all his affairs.

The lad is young, and of a volatile spirit; he will need to be guided and governed by good doctrine; teach him or have him taught all the kingly points and states he will have to maintain, and marry him in such lofty station that the kingdom may be the better for it.

Thank God, the affairs of our kingdom are in good case.

The Duke of Brittany [John IV., called the Valiant] is a crafty and a slippery man, and he hath ever been more English than French; for which reason keep the nobles of Brittany and the good towns affectionate, and you will thus thwart his intentions.