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matter of State. Furthermore, Harborne was
promised that he would be repaid for any
expense he might be put to, and also for his
trouble.48 It does not seem likely that such
a promise would have been made if only
commercial relations had been contemplated.49
48 See S. P. D. Eliz. vol. 151, No. 33. See also below,
P- 74-
49 See V. S. P. vol. 8, No. 188. The French King
“ was sure that not commerce, but some far deeper
design was at the root of the queen’s action.”
matter of State. Furthermore, Harborne was
promised that he would be repaid for any
expense he might be put to, and also for his
trouble.48 It does not seem likely that such
a promise would have been made if only
commercial relations had been contemplated.49
48 See S. P. D. Eliz. vol. 151, No. 33. See also below,
P- 74-
49 See V. S. P. vol. 8, No. 188. The French King
“ was sure that not commerce, but some far deeper
design was at the root of the queen’s action.”