updated for version 7.3.698
Problem:    Python 3 does not preserve state beween commands.
Solution:   Preserve the state. (Paul Ollis)
diff --git a/src/version.c b/src/version.c
index d10266d..6613e50 100644
--- a/src/version.c
+++ b/src/version.c
@@ -720,6 +720,8 @@
 static int included_patches[] =
 {   /* Add new patch number below this line */
 /**/
+    698,
+/**/
     697,
 /**/
     696,