Continue to take good care of yourself, my darling; and keep all your
courage. It is true that the trial is great, but my courage is not less
great.
If I have had moments of horrible depression, if I have borne the weight
of the frightful mental torture, of the suspicion which they have cast
upon me, my head has never bent beneath it. To-day, as yesterday, I can
look the world in the face; I am worthy to command my soldiers. Embrace
the dear ones for me; affectionate kisses from your devoted