The 8th of September, 1663, within two hours after our arrival,
we were visited by very many kindred and friends, amongst whom his
Grace of Canterbury, who came the next day and dined with us. The same
day came the Bishop of Winchester, as did many others of the greatest
clergy in England.
Upon the 10th of September, my husband went to Bath, to wait upon his
Majesty, who was then there: his Majesty graciously received him, and
for a confirmation that he approved his service in his negotiation in
Portugal, he was pleased to make him a Privy Counsellor. He was also
very graciously received by her Majesty the Queen. Being indisposed
with a long journey, my husband fell sick, but it continued but two
days, thanks be to God!
On the 17th he went by Cornbury, where the Lord Chancellor then was,
and so to London, and, in his absence, I, on the 16th, took a house in
Boswell Court, near Temple Bar, for two years, immediately moving all
my goods thereto, as well those, which were many, that I had left with
my sister Turner in her house in my absence, as those that I brought
with me out of Portugal, which were seventeen cart-loads.
Upon Saturday, the 19th, my husband returned from his Majesty, and met
me at our new house in Boswell Court.
On Monday, the 21st, being at a great feast at my sister Turner's,
where there met us very many of our friends upon the same invitation,
whereof Sir John Cutler was one, who after dinner brought me a box,
saying, "Madam, this was to go to Portugal, but that I heard your
Ladyship was landed.
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