I received your letter from Gravesende, and doe blesse God for your safe arrivall there, but I heard not from you since, which I impute to the suddaine departure of your Captaine out of the Downes vpon the Dukes comminge thither; but I hope to heare from you soone, for I longe to vnderstande how you fare, and what entertainment you finde with your Captaine, that accordingly I may be stirred vp to prayer for you and to blesse God for his mercyes towardes you. I knowe not what further advise to give you, than you have allready received, and as your owne observation, vpon occasion, shall directe you: onely be carefull to seeke the Lorde in the first place, and with all earnestnesse, as he who is onely able to keepe you in all perills and to give you favour in the sight of those, who may be instrumentes of your wellfare: and account it a great pointe of wisdome, to keepe diligent watche ouer your selfe that you may neither be infected by 353the evill conversation of any that you may be forced to converse with, neither that your owne speeche or behaviour be any iust occasion to hurte or ensnare you. be not rashe vpon ostentation of valor, to adventure your selfe to vnnecessarye dangers, but if you be lawfully called, lett it appeare that you hould your life for him, who gave it you, and will preserve it vnto the furthest period of his owne holye decree, for you may be resolved, that while you keepe in your waye, all the cannons or enemyes in the worlde shall not be able to shorten your dayes one minute: for my parte, as a father who desires your wellfare as mine owne, I cease not daylye to commende you to God, beseechinge him, to preserve prosper and blesse you, that I may receive you againe in peace, and have assurance of enioying you in a better life, when your course heer shalbe finished. Your friendes heere (I prayse God) are all in healthe, and are daylye mindfull of you. Lett me heare from you so soone and ofte as you may conveniently. Remember my Love and service to your good Captaine. the Lord blesse you ever so I rest your loving father