This letter, found in the hair of the Princesse de Lamballe after her assassination, and _unknown until now_, discloses the tenderness of the one and the devotion of the other.
"Do not leave Vernon, my dear Lamballe, before you are perfectly recovered.

The good Duc de Penthievre would be sorry and distressed, and we must all take care of his advanced age, and respect his virtues.

I have so often told you to take heed of yourself, that if you love me you must think of yourself; we shall require all our strength in the times in which we live.

Oh do not return, or return as late as possible.

Your heart would be too deeply wounded; you would have too many tears to shed over my misfortunes, you who love me so tenderly.