My love to your mother always. I imagine that she is in Rouen during
this severe cold.
LXXVII. TO GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
Paris, 10 May, 1868
Yes, friend of my heart, am I not in the midst of terrible things;
that poor little Madame Lambert [Footnote: Madame Eugene Lambert,
the wife of the artist] is severely threatened.
I saw M. Depaul today. One must be prepared for anything!--If the
crisis is passed or delayed, for there is question of bringing on
the event, I shall be happy to spend two days with my old
troubadour, whom I love tenderly.
G. Sand.
LXXVIII. TO GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
Paris, 11 May, 1868
If you were to be at home Wednesday evening, I should go to chat an
hour alone with you after dinner in your quarters. I despair
somewhat of going to Croisset; it is tomorrow that that they decide
the fate of my poor friend.
A word of response, and above all do not change any plan. Whether I
see you or not, I know that two old troubadours love each other
devotedly!
G. Sand Monday evening.
LXXIX. TO GUSTAVE FLAUBERT
Paris, 17 May, 1868
I have a little respite, since they are not going to bring on the
confinement. I hope to go to spend two days at that dear Croisset.
But then don't go on Thursday, I am giving a dinner for the prince
[Footnote: Prince Jerome Napoleon.] at Magny's and I told him that I
would detain you by force. Say yes, at once. I embrace you and I
love you.