Letter 414. To the Prioress of Toledo, Burgos, April 23, 1582

Success of the foundation at Burgos. Messages to Luisa de la Cerda.

... that the King’s arrival seems... and I beg of you to tell him how well the foundation here succeeded in spite of the delay caused by the Archbishop. You must settle affairs thereas best you can.

If Dofia Luisa is not there, write and tell her these particulars for me, as I have no time for letters, and say how I sympathize with her in her troubles. God comfort you as I hope He will. The fact is that you are an old friend of mine and it grieves you to witness my trials—and indeed you owe me such fellow-feeling.

To-day is the feast of St. George. The servant of your Reverence. Teresa de Jesus.

I ask earnestly for the prayers of Mother Brianda de San José...