The Duke had around him a circle of friends who were scholars, many of whom held a atomistic views. Raleigh's life became so chaotic that Harriot had sought the support of a patron who could provide more stability for his scientific pursuits.
Ang Duke had sa kanya ng isang bilog sa paligid ng mga kaibigan na ay iskolar, maraming ng kanino hawak ng isang atomistic views. Raleigh ng buhay kaya naging gulo na Harriot had sought ang suporta ng isang tagapagtaguyod na maaaring magbigay ng higit pa sa katatagan para sa kanyang pang-agham pursuits.