1660-61. At the end of the last and the beginning of this year, I dolive in one of the houses belonging to the Navy Office, as one of theprincipal officers, and have done now about half a year. After muchtrouble with workmen I am now almost settled; my family being, myself,my wife, Jane, Will. Hewer, and Wayneman,—[Will Wayneman appears bythis to have been forgiven for his theft (see ante). He was dismissedon July 8th, 1663.]—my girle's brother. Myself in constant good health,and in a most handsome and thriving condition. Blessed be Almighty Godfor it. I am now taking of my sister to come and live with me. As tothings of State.—The King settled, and loved of all. The Duke of Yorkmatched to my Lord Chancellor's daughter, which do not please many.The Queen upon her return to France with the Princess Henrietta. ThePrincess of Orange lately dead, and we into new mourning for her. Wehave been lately frighted with a great plot, and many taken up on it,and the fright not quite over. The Parliament, which had done allthis great good to the King, beginning to grow factious, the Kingdid dissolve it December 29th last, and another likely to be chosenspeedily. I take myself now to be worth L300 clear in money, and all mygoods and all manner of debts paid, which are none at all.
January 1st. Called up this morning by Mr. Moore, who brought me my lastthings for me to sign for the last month, and to my great comfort tellsme that my fees will come to L80 clear to myself, and about L25 for him,which he