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Thursday 31 May 1660

This day my Lord took physic, and came not out of his chamber.1 All the morning making orders.  After dinner a great while below in the great cabin trying with W. Howe some of Mr. Laws' songs, particularly that of "What is a kiss," with which we had a great deal of pleasure. After that to making of orders again.  Captain Sparling of the Assistance brought me a pair of silk stockings of a light blue, which I was much pleased with.  The Captain and I to supper, and after that a most pleasant walk till 10 at night with him upon the deck, it being a fine evening.  My pain was gone again that I had yesterday, blessed be God. This day the month ends, I in very good health, and all the world in a merry mood because of the King's coming.  This day I began to teach Mr. Edward; who I find to have a very good foundation laid for his Latin by Mr. Fuller.  I expect every minute to hear how my poor wife do.  I find myself in all things well as to body and mind, but troubled for the absence of my wife.