AT the opening of this Parliament I did acquaint You with the Alli­ances I had made with Spain and Holland, as the best Measures that could be taken for the Safety of England, and the Repose of Chri­stendom.

But I told you withall, That if Our Friendship became unsafe to trust to, it would not be won­dred at, if Our Neighbours should begin to take new Resolutions, and perhaps such as might befatal to Us.

I must now tell you, That Our Allies cannot but see how little has been done since this Meeting▪ to encourage their dependance upon Us: And I find [Page 4] by them, that unless We can be so united at home, as to make Our Alliance valuable to them, it will not be possible to hinder them from seeking some o­ther Refuge, and making such new Friendships, as will not be consistent with Our Safety. Consider, that a neglect of this Opportunity is never to be repaired.

I did likewise lay the matter plainly before you touching the estate and condition of Tangier, I must now tell you again, That if that Place be thought worth the keeping, you must take such consideration of it, that it may be speedily suppli'd; it being im­possible for Me to preserve it at an Expence so far a­bove My power.

I did promise you the fullest satisfaction your hearts could wish, for the Security of the Protestant Re­ligion, and to concur with you in any Remedies, which might consist with preserving the Succession of the Crown in its Due and Legal course of Descent: I do again, with the same Reservations, renew the same Promises to you.

And being thus ready on My part to do all that can reasonably be expected from Me, I should be glad to know from you, as soon as may be, how far I shall be assisted by you, and what it is you desire from Me.