July 12, 1623, he writes to his brother, "Pensions are no longer paid here, which embarrasses me greatly.

If any Prince, such as the King of Denmark or the Elector of Saxony, would employ me, and offer me a handsome salary, it would be worth my notice.
At present nobody thinks of me, because they imagine I am employed by a great King.

I have lost some powerful friends: those who are now in power wish me well; but they have too much business on their hands, and I don't love to importune." M.D'Aligre being made Keeper of the Seals, Grotius flattered himself that it would be an advantage to his affairs.

"He is a good man, says he, and I shall be well recommended to him.

I shall go to see him when he is less harrass'd with visits; and try whether his friendship can be of use to me.