Letter 431. To Don Sancho Davila, Palencia, August 12, 1582

The Saint wishes to see him. Bugraphy of his mother. Beatriz de Ahumada.

JESUS! May the grace of the Holy Spirit be with your

Honour.

H AD I known that you were at Alba, I would have answered your letter before, as I was anxious to tell you what comfort it afforded me. May His Majesty repay you with heavenly gifts as | constantly ask of Him!

I have had so many trials, such ill health, and so much work to do at Burgos that I have had little time to enjoy any comfort. Thank God the foundation is made and well made. | should much like to be in your neighbourhood as it would be a relief to discuss certain matters with you personally which cannot well be mentioned in a letter. Our Lord rarely lets me have my will—may His will be carried out, for that is the important matter.

I should be greatly interested in reading your biography of my dear Marchioness.2 Your sister the Abbess must have received my letter too late: perhaps she is reading the book herself, and so has