Rue de Vendome, Marais: My dear old Fellow,--Find out if the little rat Cesarine has any engagement, and if not, try to arrange that she can come to Issoudun in case I send for her; if I do, she must come at once.
It is a matter this time of decent behavior; no theatre morals.
She must present herself as the daughter of a brave soldier, killed on the battle-field.

Therefore, mind,--sober manners, schoolgirl's clothes, virtue of the best quality; that's the watchword.

If I need Cesarine, and if she answers my purpose, I will give her fifty thousand francs on my uncle's death.

If Cesarine has other engagements, explain what I want to Florentine; and between you, find me some ballet-girl capable of playing the part.
I have had my skull cracked in a duel with the fellow who was filching my inheritance, and is now feeding the worms.

I'll tell you all about it some day.