Your ladyship shudders?
Alas! it is so.

I have learned within the hour that he has followed her to Wallingford, whither she has withdrawn herself, doubtless to augment his passion; I am forced to conclude that nothing short of your ladyship's presence and advice can now stay his purpose.

In that belief, and with the most profound regret, I pen these lines; and respectfully awaiting the favour of your ladyship's commands, which shall ever evoke my instant compliance, 'I have the honour to be while I live, Madam, Your ladyship's most humble obedient servant, 'FREDERICK THOMASSON.
'_Nota bene_ .-- I do not commend the advantage of silence in regard to this communication, this being patent to your ladyship's sagacity.'.