[FROM KÖNIGSMARCK TO SOPHIA DOROTHEA]
[Hanover, _December 1692_.]
The joy of finding the Ref[ormer] departed was broken by the trouble
of finding you ill; I hope, however, that it will not be of
consequence; for otherwise I shall not be able to sleep all night
because of it. I hope to embrace you to-morrow evening; I await the
ordinary signal; and the bad weather shall not prevent me from
tasting the delight of your charming kisses; unless indeed you give
me other orders. I hope for the contrary, and I trust that your
eagerness will respond to mine. If you do not go out to-morrow, this
will suffice to assure you that the moments will seem like centuries
to me, and that the times during which I am away from you are those
which I pass to no purpose whatever; and that I am ready to come
to-morrow to the well-known place. I await the signal and am your
very obedient servant.