He is pleased that she does not have to return to Hendon for the present, even though Mr. Ryder's health is precarious; he talks of
Isabella's health returning and hopes she has now received the print of the
King's portrait; he would have sent one to Mr. Adcock if he could have afforded it; "the World would have talked of some past histories between you and the King had it been seen in
your drawing room"; he summarises present developments in the Catholic question.