Marriage must at least rid me of these gloomy spectres.

My father will not let you leave soon the good wine he allows himself and you to enjoy--you know that.

Tell him how you are situated at the court, and what prospects, you have here in Ratisbon or elsewhere; for instance, I would gladly go to the magnificent Netherlands with my husband.

Inform yourself better, too, of the amount of your inheritance.
The old man will take me into his confidence early to-morrow morning.
But I will confess this to you now: The most welcome husband to me would be a zealous and skilful disciple of music, and I know that wish will be fulfilled with you.

If, perhaps, you are already what I call a successful man, we will see.