Letter 288. To Roque de Huerta, Madrid, Valladolid, July 26, 1579

Good news from the Council at Madrid and from Rome. Arrival of the two friars in Italy.

JESUS!

May the grace of the Holy Spirit ever be with your Honour, Amen.

YOUR letter, with its good news about his Majesty's decision, consoled me greatly. May God preserve you and the assessors to us for many years! You must know that when I heard from you that Dona Maria de Montoya was at Valladolid, she had already left for court. I was extremely sorry not to have known in time, being most anxious to meet her. Will you kindly let me know about the money matters, as I am concerned about them. May our Lord prosper the affair as you wish.

The bearer of the letter consoled me by telling about our travellers to Rome, as I felt very anxious on their account. Thank God for having saved them from such dangers and bringing them safe to port! Though Father Nicolas informs me of what is happening, I am glad to hear of it from you as well, for such good news never wearies, however often it is repeated. May our Lord permit us to attain our wished for end soon, and may He bestow His holy grace upon your Honour! To-day is July 26.

Your servant,

Teresa de Jesus.