The climate here is very rigorous, and you need all your health, first
for our dear children, then for the end for which you are working. _As
to my régime here, I am forbidden to speak to you of it._
And now I must remind you that before you come here you must provide
yourself with _all_ the authorizations necessary _to see me_; do not
forget to ask permission _to kiss me_, etc., etc.
When shall we be reunited, my darling? I live in the hope of that, and
in the still greater hope of my restoration to honor. But oh, how my
soul suffers! Tell all our family that they must work on without
weakening, without resting; for all that comes to us now is appalling,
tragic. Write to me soon. I embrace you as I love you.