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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1827 edition. Excerpt: ... LETTER XXVI. TO THE SAME. Madrid, January 20th, 1706. Count D'aouilar has arrivedhere, fully sensible of the King's goodness and yours. It would be desirable that such good subjects as he is, should act the part, as it were, of missionaries, by travelling from Spain into France, which would be very beneficial to us in extirpating the false ideas which deceive that nation, and render it so little mindful of its own interests. The King and Queen are continually asking questions of him. He gratifies their curiosity in every respect, and particularly as to the affection which he noticed the King possessed for their Majesties, as well as to the real interest which you take in their happiness. I can easily conceive that his alacrity will not have suited every one's taste; but could you not wish that all the Spaniards possessed as much in the service of their master; and are you not entirely at ease respecting old Count d'Aguilar, who has always been attempted to be passed off as one of the Austrian party, when you find so much zeal and sincerity in his only son? The father discharges his duty, as president of Arragon, as satisfactorily as the ambassador could wish, and it may be said with general approbation. If the Duke de Noailles is your nephew, he is likewise mine, according to the custom of Brittany. Whatever reasons, nevertheless, I may have to interest myself in his favour, I shall scarcely be able to show him any if he continues in Catalonia; but I will, at all events, tell their Majesties what you have not presumed to write to them. You perfectly recollect that you did me the honour of recommending the Marquis de Brancas, whom I have seen here, and who appeared deserving of your protection. His intention is to serve the King of Spain, ...