I hear that his circumstances are well-nigh desperate.

He has mortgaged the income of his estates, which, of course, he is unable to sell, as they go with the title to the heir.

He is pressed by many creditors, who, now that he has lost the favour of the king, will give him no further grace.

Indeed, I understand that the king, who is always liberal, and who not infrequently makes considerable gifts to the gentlemen of the court, to enable them to support the necessary expenses, has already assisted him several times, and that it was only by such aid that he has been able to hold on as long as he has done.
"He is, in fact, a desperate man, and his only hope is in making a wealthy alliance.

Therefore, putting aside his pique and anger at having failed, the temptation to again obtain possession of Anne is great, indeed.