Catalogue description ENDYMION PORTER to [the EARL OF LINDSEY].

--My most honored Lord and Master, Mr. Ashbornham not being here, I made bowld to soliscitt his Majestie for an answer of your Lordship's letter, the which I never sawe, but understanding by others the contents of it, I thaught fitt to send your Lordship word how the King consulted with his thole councell of warr what resolution was fittest to bee taken in the busines, and it was fullie agreede uppon that the exchange of prisoners was by no meanes to bee consented unto by his Majestie; and he was gratiously pleased afterwardes to call mee to him, and commaunded mee to lett your Lordship knowe that hee esteemde and valewde you soe much, as hee would have the same care of your freedom as if one of his nephews were a prisoner, and that your sufferings troubled him more than anie accident that happned since his troubles begann; hee would therefore intreate your Lordship to have a little patience, and hee doubteth not but verrie shortlie to sett you at libertie, and shewe you that hee will never forgett how faithefully your Lordship hath served him; and I protest before God I never hearde him express aniething with a warmer kindnes. And now I have given your Lordship an accoumpt of his Majestie's answer, I have not much to saye, but to wish I had power to serve your Lordship equall to my desiers, for then I am sure you should not stay long in Guyes Tower, nor think your favor misplaced on your officer, and as I am, your Lordship hathe an absolute commaund over me." Holograph.