Chapter VII: Part 7

“WE met, then, for the last time.” Your sister was faithful to her promise, but you were not present. Feelings the same.

1444.--_Friday, March 17, 1865._

Z. B., 5a. If that is a rock of offence, remove it to 28 Red -- -- E. N.

1445.--_Monday, March 27, 1865._

BELLE BOYD.--What are you doing? _Times_ of to-day seen and noted here. You will ruin H * * and W * * * and in this I cannot aid you. Still time to go back before next mail. Answer this way, Cipher not safe. Another will be sent. 4 A 3 D 2.--March 24.

1446.--_Wednesday, March 29, 1865._

M A H C T A P.--FQ. W. K. H. T. R. Z. X. Y. FSXBKW. DTZ. XKST. UQFHK. FST. TFYK.

1447.--_Thursday, March 30, 1865._

4. A. 3. D. 2.--THANKS; but it is too late, the book is out of my hands and must appear. Run no further risk on my account.--BELLE Boyd.

1448.--_Thursday, March 30, 1865._

D. L. D. pour.--S. L.

1449.--_Tuesday, April 4, 5, 1865._

FIDES.--(58.62) (10.17) (1) (86.103) (109.25) (242.74) (91.80) (1) (105.54) (23.17) (202.52) (229.3) (149.34) (155.91) (23.17) (205.23) (200.85) (33.67) (14.64) (12.31) (85.14) (222.71) (145.16) (70.79) (221.51) (199.102) (17.24) (91.50) (153.33) (142.37) (183.67) (1) (151.40) (143.39) (131.100) (1) (201.80) (105.54) (136.20) (2) (14.65) (33.67) (142.37) (129.50) (131.53) (1) (171.82) (151.79)(32.18)(1) (199.10) (105.42) (223.64) (150.67) (142.37) (146.104) (253.61) (239.10) (32.18) (2) (199.10) (105.54) (131.53) (246.23) (253.76) (33.14) (149.9) (248.96) (145.7) (249.108) (199.10) (220.18) (2) (60.78) (1) (205.23) (134.69) (42.59) (2) (142.37) (29.62) (8.93) (12.31) (222.78) (224.102) (224.85) (148.1) (142.37) (218.57) (250.86).

1450.--_Wednesday, April 12, 1865._

G. L.--Is your promise forgotten or delayed? Do not be blinded by “acting.” Consummate art counterfeits nature.

1451.--_Tuesday, April 18, 1865._

M. O.---- W.

1452.--_Saturday, April 22, 1865._

TO INVALID.--Doubtless correct as to gold, A pair of gold spectacles in addition. The name is in the bag.

1453.--_Monday, May 1, 1865._

-- -- Silence! There is such a thing as shame.

1454.--_Saturday, May 6, 1865._

TO A. C.--Cpof up gistu kpjou ublfo pvu zftufsebz--Dimpspgpsn--sfhjnft bmpof qsfwfoufe nf gvmgj-mmjoh nz qspnjtf up zpv--Nzptpujt.--May 3rd.

1455.--_Tuesday, May 9, 1865._

MO.--D. L.D.--C.

1456.--_Saturday, May 13, 1865._

CYMBELINE.--Despair is portfolio. Get a last pencil thing. Mutual much needed.

1457.--_Saturday, May 13, 1865._

FIDES.--(151.88) (60.76) (253.60) (58.62) (1) (146.31) (104.74) (137.11) (222.69) (2) (99.26) (250.1) (12.31) (225.75) (252.35) (151.79) (240.12) (2) (105.42) (8.93) (160.25) (44.21) (194.40).

1458.--_Monday, May 15, 1865._

A. D. Z. Y.--I have told you the only safe course it is not too late; your other plan is hopeless; no professional dare do it. You must explain fully to me; I am in the dark. You must act so that he shall be the owner.

1459.--_Tuesday, May 16, 1865._

T:--Your telegram was duly forwarded, and fortunately in time to

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I shall return to England about the middle of June.--Pollaky.

1460.--_Thursday, May 18, 1865._

SILENCE.--“Read Carry’s Confession.”

1461.--_Thursday, May 18, 1865._

H. H.--Anxiety great. The one great chance, or rather two on same day, passed away and gone; when conviction came you must have left the place. Letters could not have been received. Three last to same address.

1462.--_Thursday, May 18, 1865._

FIDES.--(137.11) (222.69) (58.62) (131.53) (246.23) (253.76) (33.14) (93.11) (145.7) (160.25) (44.21) (223.64) (150.67) (149.9) (248.96) (215.23) (1) (60.16).

1463.--_Friday, May 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 1865._

ACIDOUX.

1464.--_Monday, May 22, 1865._

SILENCE will read the Conf. if C. will send it, or Silence will call for it, if told where and when.

1465.--_Wednesday, May 24, 1865._

I: Citation duly served, all in best order. You may rely on my returning about the middle of June.--Pollaky.

1466.--_Wednesday, May 24, 1865._

S. F.--5634 (347.‵0563) 574,0--9865--′005,1053--21753. 4175. 0,00' 175,86 (54.732) 8630′275--going southward on the 26th inst.--Pollaky.

1467.--_Saturday, May 27, 1865._

SILENCE.--Ask for it at any of the circulating libraries in London.

1468.--_Thursday, June 8, 1865._

H. E. (R.) 6.--Ma ché, son io Medea e pur lo lascio felice.

1469.--_Tuesday, June 13, 1865._

NOBODY. Eleven daily, c. case night. Do write.

1470.--_Thursday, June 15, 1865._

ZEETA.--I pity you, but the meeting may be sooner, when you will receive all the jewels.

1471.--_Saturday, July 8, 11, 1865._

SILENCE.--I have read Carry’s Confession. I think I understand.

1472.--_Tuesday, July 11, 1865._

REGINA has both.

1473.--_Thursday, July 13, August 10, 1865._

M. O.----. C.----. F.

1474.--_Friday, July 14, 1865._

Y.--Silence is kind if the R. is never to return.--Z.

1475.--_Saturday, July 15, 1865._

NUNCIATUM.

1476.--_Wednesday, July 19, 1865._

D. L. J.--Yes, M. D., if you are strong enough. I can’t trust N.

1477.--_Saturday, September 2, 1865._

C. NOBODY.--If meant, is deeply grieved. If unfortunately the cause of pain, feels hopelessly in the dark, and, therefore, in great anxiety.

1478.--_Wednesday, September 6, 1865._

FIDES.--(142.37) (58.62) (250.86) (142.37) (157.20) (218.57) (134.34) (24.82) (99.26) (39.52) (12.31) (108.8) (149.22) (62.12) (249.50) (134.34) (192.102) (156.4) (105.36). If then you should see this in time write to me on Thursday with particulars, and in reply the documents shall await your call on Saturday morning next. I leave town on Friday evening.

1479.--_Thursday, September 14, 15, 16, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4, 11, 18, 25, 1865._

EVER the SAME.

1480.--_Tuesday, September 19, 23, 1865._

SEMPER VIGILANS.

1481.--_Thursday, September 21, 1865._

GOETHE.--Life’s a dream.--Mes rêves sont de vous. Forget me not. J’ai bien besoin d’une lettre.--Poste restante, Bruxelles, jusqu’au 28.

1482.--_Wednesday, September 27, 1865._

ACE of HEARTS.--“Seek, and ye shall find.” Same address--WRITE.

1483.--_Friday, September 29, 1865._

FIDES.--(58.62). I have returned to England, and if you should see this in time and will post the documents on Monday next, I shall be obliged, for no doubt a settlement would be facilitated thereby. I shall probably leave again on Tuesday.

1484.--_Tuesday, October 3, 1865._

SETTLED A. . . . REMEMBER PROMISE.

1485.--_Tuesday, October 3, 1865._

THE HEART of STONE.--Why torture the victim longer? Bright prospects shine if you meet at once. Present conduct very suspicious to him who knows all; indicates also desire to delude, and exhibits all the past professions to have been for the same purpose. The “Martyr” can no longer endure such ungenerous, petty insult; it out-Herods all. Address, as before, under cover, to Mr. Pollaky, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green, W.

1486.--_Saturday, October 7, 1865._

PICKWICK.--J. G.

1487.--_Thursday, October 12, 1865._

THE HEART of STONE.--Fifteen years of gloomiest depression and long, sad hours of pain and sorrow have made me what I am; but the idol of our mutual affection having now passed into a better life, “Heart of Stone” will relent if “Martyr” with meekness and submission befitting her self-adopted title, consents to the conditions stated in a former communication to Mr. Pollaky, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green; until then, no meeting can, or shall take place.

1488.--_Saturday, October 14, 1865._

UNCHANGED for EVER.

1489.--_Saturday, October 14, 1865._

FIDES.--(58.62). My movements have been so uncertain that I could not earlier inform you of my engagements. Meantime I have so arranged with the different parties that your wishes shall be met as completely as possible. I do not think, therefore, that you need come to London on Monday; it will suffice if you send on that day such of the documents as may be ready, and the remainder can follow by the next Thursday’s post.--(222.5) (134.78).

1490.--_Monday, October 16, 19, 1865._

TO JACK’S MASTER.--PEPPER is DEAD.--Dover.

1491.--_Wednesday, October 18, 1865._

MARTYR to HEART of STONE.--I accept all your conditions, with the exception of that part of clause 5 which refers to “Corea.” I have left all the necessary documents with Mr. Pollaky, at 13, Paddington-green, W.

1492.--_Friday, October 20, 21, 1865._

MARGUERITE à FAUST.--I am dying with grief. Oh! come back to me, oh! come back to me. We cannot be separated. Oh! come back to me.--Marguerite.--Oct. 18.

1493.--_Monday, October 23, 1865._

UNCHANGED for EVER.--Uncertainty, repeat with initials of name.

1494.--_Monday, October 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 1865._

FAUST--HARRY.--Oh! come back to me. I am dying. Have pity on my poor tortured heart. They say they cannot oppose now. It rests with you. Oh! come, oh! come, oh! come. Have pity. Let me see you. Oh! let me see you.--Your broken-hearted Marguerite B----.

1495.--_Tuesday, October 24, 1865._

HEART of STONE to “MARTYR.”--After so many years of lacerating agony what are riches to me! and, now that our idol is no more, I do not press further your acceptance of clause 5. Let our meeting take place on the approaching anniversary of an event so indelibly impressed on the memory of us both: and may the solemnity of our reconciliation at the hour of our reunion not be profaned by the faintest suspicion of parsimony. I will communicate to Mr. Pollaky the exact time and place of meeting.

1496.--_Monday, October 30, 1865._

IS the light going to depart without sending one cheering ray to the North? Ungenerous!

1497.--_Wednesday, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 1865._

EVER the SAME.--Remain so. Wait and hope. All promises have been and will be faithfully kept.--Coûte que Coûte.

1498.--_Wednesday, November 8, 1865._

LIGHT of the NORTH! Why ungenerous? I will prove, if possible, to the contrary on Thursday.

1499.--_Friday, November 10, 1865._

DIPLOMAT--insert the word (No) instead of the words (if any) 7307″----2597„„. ▔▔073128, , 26----? 32 G. “reverse the question”--misfortune makes him doubt (S.F.) 83. 00_71. 283-- ‛034,56.‛ Always prepared.--Pollaky, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green, W.

1500.--_Wednesday, November 15, 1865._

DIPLOMAT.--But for the fatal haste to condemn, H : Ex : would have been right.--Between the 20th and 25th of December; the mistake did certainly arise from the misconception of 0″ 19384. (m) 7254 ″293025----0′16, 34, 930 alluded to.--Pollaky (Private Inquiry-office), 13, Paddington-green.

1501.--_Friday, November 17, 1865._

IT WON’T.

1502.--_Thursday, November 23, 1865._

DIPLOMAT.--7″59362, 0′ -- 5, 16″71, 402--562 ===′207 , , ? 43,562 ---- ′25 , , 76, 410--2 ″63. 592′0. ′34′5, 992″--aut quas sibi fabula finxit.--Pollaky, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green.

1503.--_Saturday, December 2, 1865._

G. B. Y. M. O. D. D. Pro ˙3÷

1504.--_Tuesday, December 5, 1865._

TELEMACHA.

1505.--_Wednesday, December 6, 1865._

FIDES.--(58.62). I have not heard from you this morning in reply to mine, as I hoped to do. If this should be seen in time please send me necessary particulars, so as to reach me at latest on Friday morning, as I leave London on that day. (218.57) (146.83) (14.36) (131.100) (2) (111.31) (155.54) (131.53) (212.5) (150.49) (188.104) (224.93) (105.42) (181.40) (163.71) (163.39) (167.66) (1)--Tuesday afternoon.

1506.--_Saturday, December 9, 1865._

FIDES.--(58.62) (57.4) (151.79) (251.35) (8.93) (240.12) (1.) (105.42) (94.80) (2) (1) (252.29) (2) (93.44) (129.48) (93.11) (12.31) (108.8) (131.53) (129.48) (230.64) (145.7) (150.5) (44.36) (1) (7.81) (129.48) (248.96) (197.8) (82.11) (206.51) (252.25) (23.28) (83.17) (247.32) (249.108) (131.53) (144-57) (1) (121.69) (14.65) (167.12) (252.29) (145.76) (93.44) (1) (2) (134.35) (218.57) (251.67) (24.22).

1507.--_Thursday, December 14, 15, 16, 18, 1865._

YOU LUCKY DOG! You always had your money’s. worth in your mother’s diary. “When a little farm you keep,” have a “concert of music,” but not with all the instruments combined, as at your departure, the details of which were known a week after you wrote to us. You well know how loved you must ever be by us. Daily we watch for a line, saying you are well and happy, praying God to bless and preserve you.

1508.--_Monday, December 25, 26, 1865._

CROSS.--All burnt. Happy. Trust tremendously--(signed) ST. ASAPH.

1509.--_Monday, December 25, 1865._

WITHOUT YOU there can be neither; but faith and hope are still of good courage.

1510.--_Monday, January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1866._

EVER THE SAME.

1511.--_Wednesday, January 3, 1866._

H. to W.--British.--“Star,” “Economist.”

1512.--_Friday, January 5, 1866._

TO the CARPENTER.--Charity which never faileth, can pardon imposition if undisguisedly confess’d. Jan. 3rd.

1513.--_Friday, January 5, 6, 1866._

CROSS.--Did you get letter safe? Write. Be firm, and don’t forget or give him up. Absence is hard to bear. Remember the dog days. “Toujours fidèle.” Nothing could ever change St. Asaph.

1514.--_Thursday, February 1, 1866._

EMPEREUR suffers patiently, but bides his time. Difficulties were made to be overcome; so cheer up; get well, and right will overcome might.

1515.--_Saturday, February 3, 10, 17, 24, 1866._

COÛTE QUE COÛTE.

1516.--_Saturday, February 3, 1866._

A. L.--The MAN at the Nore.

1517.--_Thursday, February 8, 1866._

CROSS.--Steady. Steady. N’oubliez pas. Great confidence since last interview. Say “Trivet” to St. A.

1518.--_Friday, February 9, 1866._

CROSS.--Have been round once. Dine at R. with M. to-day (Friday).--St. A.

1519.--_Saturday, February 10, 1866._

ECCENTRICITY.--Thanks. All safe. Answered same day. Will do all you ask. Shan’t write at present without further orders. Can’t find any that wash, but several that require heat. Hope you will not lose your senses again until next year. I hope not to. Write soon. So dreary. True as steel. Feb. 8th.

1520.--_Saturday, February 24, 1866._

SECRET.--“Our Corner.”--“11th March, 1863.” Old letters and old reminiscences bring you back; why drive me to the life I lead? Why have made me spend such a miserable month, when the present and future are entirely yours?--“SECRET.”

1521.--_Monday, February 26, 1866._

FELIX.--THANKS. Why the gap and different tone between the sittings? Jup’s speech to Ch. was strange. Mem. . E. & Co’s remarks. Prospects improve, needing only B--ie’s cheering trust. Stamps naughty. Please write; T. waits details which affection and duty dictate. Letters forwarded.

1522.--_Wednesday, February 28, 1866._

SEMPER VIGILANS. No. 1.

1523.--_Saturday, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 1866._

COÛTE QUE COUTE.

1524.--_Wednesday, March 7, 8, 9, 1866._

TO *******.--“Bless, and curse not.”

1525.--_Thursday, March 8, 1866._

AAN THEODOR G.--Van uw vertrek weet nag niemand. Uwe bedrocfde onders en uw vriend verzocken u dringend terugtekomen, alles is dan geschikt. Zoo gy niet wilt geef dan ten minste een adres op waar men u een brief Ran zenden.

1526.--_Saturday, March 17, 1866._

FELIX.--Was notice of 26th Feb. seen? Write soon, or when next at Nat. as seems best. Remember 18th and Easter Union. T. waits news from B--ie anxiously. No sign even on Jun’s last. God bless you.

1527.--_Tuesday, March 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19, 26, 1866._

THE TWIN LOCKETS.

1528.--_Tuesday, April 3, 1866._

FAITHFUL and TRUE.--“Absence makes the heart grow fond.” “Out of sight, out of mind.” Which?

1529.--_Tuesday, April 3, 1866._

EMPEROR longs to have some NEWS, and an address where you can safely receive a letter. Hope on, hope ever. To the brave and faithful nothing is difficult.

1530.--_Friday, April 6, 7, 1866._

H. P. WISHES.

1531.--_Saturday, April 7, 1866._

CROSS.--He feels so lonely. He misses 12. so, and thinks of nothing but ÷÷. Be firm and stanch, and let nothing turn aside. For God’s sake be steady and true. All will come right.--St. Asaph.

1532.--_Tuesday, April 10, 1866._

CROSS.--May I not write? Don’t quite forget ÷÷. It maybe hard to remember the 11th this week, but do try. Toujours fidèle. Don’t change.--St. A.

1533.--_Saturday, April 14, 1866._

FELIX.--Welcome, though short and cold; burn not, but forward all. Where all interests, all is news. Silence kept T. sorrowful from Nat. Send parcel by E. & Co., and please complete chron. tab. Old and dear ties forbid destroying all, but weeding shall have care. Note all that passes. Glad B--ie is well, and God bless you.

1534.--_Friday, April 27, 1866._

BIRDIE MIA is going home to snowdrop daily.

1535.--_Thursday, May 3, 1866._

FAITHFUL and TRUE.--“Hope deferred maketh the heart sick.”--H.

1536.--_Thursday, May 3, 1866._

FAITHFUL and TRUE.--Did you receive it? Better.

1537.--_Tuesday, May 8, 1866._

FAITHFUL and TRUE.--Man proposes, but God disposes. Trust and hope. I’ll pray for thee.

1538.--_Tuesday, May 8, 1866._

CAVE.--Had note next morning. Away “for the present.” Interview afterwards. Reply--“Oh, nothing.” All yours to hand. Semper idem.

1539.--_Wednesday, May 9, 1866._

CERTIFICATES:--J C G. extra. C D B 2d class WRAH 2d class. L M’ L 1st class. A N. 2d class. A F 2d class. R F W extra. W. R. T. extra. J N T extra. E J W extra. H C extra. N W D P 1st class. A W m 1st class. Leg 1st class. T C F none. A G S 2d class. BLS 1st class. WLD extra. FGDA extra. R H m 2d class. T H S extra. C F R extra. S. R. extra.

1540.--_Saturday, May 12, 1866._

HOPING in vain month after month makes the heart sad and weary. Could I but know the end of all this ceaseless care and anxiety for one whom it has been my misfortune to know but too well. True as ever.

1541.--_Monday, May 14, 1866._

TELEMACHA! Telemacha.

1542.--_Thursday, May 17, 1866._

THE BLUE RIBAND that “had been worn.” Filled with anxiety. Pray WRITE a single line.--Trust me.

1543.--_Thursday, May 24, 1866._

REGRET.

1544.--_Wednesday, May 30, 1866._

DO you not scorn me? If I but knew the course to pursue for the best, I might dare allow myself to reflect.

1545.--_Saturday, June 2, 1866._

X19212, 712121119xx, z04, 0, 204111114x, 20B25x, xca7019, 20az, B1111c 2019 18 19 2z, 2104xx1421 319, x7m, z04. 204111114x, z67z, m04a, H042z, 1119za112, a 2319xx, 18B12 19, XB119.

1546.--_Monday, June 4, 1866._

CEASELESS care and anxiety.--Equally true.

1547.--_Monday, June 4, 1866._

T. T. C. L. H. to CR. T.B.--Grateful for one blessed gleam of sunshine after a weary, weary winter. Love is strong as death.

1548.--_Wednesday, June 20, 21, 1866._

TICK is through.

1549.--_Monday, June 25, 26, 27, 1866._

COPENHAGEN.--T. S.--J. A.--1835.

1550.--_Friday, June 29, 1866._

COPENHAGEN.--T. S . . . ., “John Arnold,” Hôtel du N . . ., 1835.--POLLAKY.

1551.--_Saturday, June 30, 1866._

VERITE.

1552.--_Tuesday, July 3, 1866._

DO NOT FORGET the BEEF TEA.

1553.--_Friday, July 6, 1866._

I DO not scorn you, I know, “To err is human, to forgive divine.”

1554.--_Saturday, July 15, 1866._

IF you have 43 mauve, change 5 azure to 28 red directly. 7 p.m.--E. N.

1555.--_Tuesday, July 31, 1866._

SARAWAK.--Aku bri tabi sama. Tuan Doctor J. C., minta surat, Salamat.--JABEL.

1556.--_Wednesday, August 1, 1866._

K. G. A.--Everything shall be as you wish it this week. Very quiet, and good. Be steady, true, and do as you know it is wished. A letter waits. WRITE, cheer up, and be strong.--“Cross--Magpie.”

1557.--_Tuesday, August 7, 1866._

M. M. M.--The landlord is very troublesome.--August 6, 1866.

1558.--_Friday, August 24, 1866._

MAGGY’S DRINK to RATS and POTATOES. Do WRITE, in great sorrow.--A. M., Isaehs nee, Yvab ot Noswad.

1559.--_Wednesday, September 5, 1866._

S. P. T. M. B. R.--Resting, hoping, longing, yet contented, trusting.--P.

1560.--_Friday, September 7, 1866._

BLUE and WHITE. Stake your very soul on C. We must win. WRITE by return.

1561.--_Friday, September 7, 1866._

1 2. 9.--15 22 7, 14 22, 8 22 13 23, 24 12 9 9 22 8 11 12 13 23 22 13 24 22, 4 18 7 19, 9 22 24 7 12 9 12 21, 24 12 15 15 22 20 22, 18 7, 4 18 15 15, 22 3 11 15 26 18 13, 19 12 4, 7 19 18 13 20 8, 8 7 26 13 23, 18, 20 12, 26 25 9 12 26 23, 13 22 3 7, 14 12 13 7 19.

1562.--_Monday, September 10, 1866._

FELIX.--Mrs. F. safe, prays detail of doings and return; leaves Tre soon for busy poorly O, then visits till springs. On B----ie the future rests, if true and firm ’twill do. M. and Ce were sunlight, parcel at Frau’s; write 2 and Co. occasionally; enjoy, be good, and God bless you. All well; thanks.--Sept. 7.

1563.--_Monday, September 24, 1866._

CROSS.--Thousand thanks for letter. Awfully pleased and delighted to get it. Don’t like the idea of the trip to L. on Tuesday at all. Hope it won’t be as un. T. as the last time, when you were unkind. Wish you to stop quiet where you are, and rest from your labours. Is the surveillance very strict? Is P. O. under old man’s thumb and dangerous? I’m not sure of being there on 26th. I think Trees might be managed; it would be a great comfort. Don’t give up; in case of going to L. be firm and write. Yours till death, MAGPIE.

1564.--_Saturday, September 29, 1866._

OF what avail is it to say there is neither change nor uncertainty, and yet make no sacrifice to prove it by endeavouring to put an end to mutual unhappiness? Time is fleeting.--M.

1565.--_Wednesday, October 3, 1866._

C. E.--There is always some soul of goodness in things evil, would men observingly distil it out.--POLLAKY.

1566.--_Thursday, October 4, 1866._

ST. A. was at T’s on Monday; shall go 4½ Thursday and Friday. Very wearing here. Don’t risk much. Absence will be accounted for. All more than ever quiet.--T.

1567.--_Friday, October 26, 1866._

BLUE and WHITE.--Do not despair, darling. All will end well. I shall be for ever our old motto.

1568.--_Saturday, October 27, 1866._

CONCLAVE of SOVEREIGNS.--Sion-mount, November 6th, 1866, M.--St. John G. Lipscombe, S.G.T.G.

1569.--_Tuesday, October 30, 1866._

L’AFRICAINE.--You take too much blame. Look forward, not backwards. Affair here drawing to termination. Send “remember.”

1570.--_Monday, November 19, 1866._

101. 14. 6. 8. 75. 59. 454. 148. 79. 47. 7. 8. 6. 23. 46. 9. 7. 447. 511. 2. 5. 12. 9. 7. 568. 7. 5. 45. 595. 109. 980. 7. 57. 84. 6. 3. 49. 432. 464. 49. 8. 5. 5. 7. 6. 64. 2. 3. 4. 6. 643. 3. 6. 65. 543. 6. 6. 594.

1571.--_Friday, November 23, 1866._

AS opportunities appear unattainable, why don’t you try other means open to you? Are you afraid to trust me? It should be sacred. I have done all I can, more than you think.

1572.--_Saturday, November 24, 1866._

MY FRIEND.--Should you receive a letter posted possibly to-morrow, it is important that you should read it. I shall, in that case, be awaiting your answer, no, not at . . . . . ., but within a very short distance. Suspend your judgment until you receive it, and then let this act speak that regard which the expression of irrepressible feelings has hitherto apparently failed to convey. I ask for nothing but confidence, faith in me. Oh, drive me not to yet more utter affliction. Why leave me to the limited resource of A’s to know you are even alive, but still not to know how you are?--Friday, Nov. 23.

1573.--_Saturday, December 1, 1866._

MORE than nice looking; it is very handsome. Do not write again till you hear from me. I hope to see you soon. With best love, &c.--F.--How much longer is Patience to wait? Do, pray, let me hear from you at once. You are sure to see this, and you see how obedient I am to your commands.--T. . Y.

1574.--_Thursday, December 6, 1866._

PENNY LAND to WILL.--“Papa! Pockey--hankey hi?” Would you not like to see little Gussie again?

1575.--_Saturday, December 8, 1866._

HYDROCELE.--Breaker can be leaved, according to self-experience, by external middles. Please address, post paid, to R. S. B., N 375, Esslingen, Kingdom of Würtemberg.

1576.--_Wednesday, December 12, 1866._

A walk over the breezy hills: standing at the gate and sitting at the style. 28th November, 1865. Do WRITE. Why leave me like this? Is it fair?--T.

1577.--_Saturday, December 29, 1866._

MANAGEMENT.--P. Q. R. There are two. Ubiquitous.

1578.--_Friday, January 4, 1867._

BROWN, YELLOW, and GREEN.--I hope you enjoyed last night, and that all was quite “Ty.” I hope old friends were not forgot. Cheer up and be happy and don’t be low. All will be well. Don’t distrust yours most firm till death.--“St. A.”

1579.--_Saturday, January 12, 1867._

FAT OXEN.--Starving people.--The fat oxen are gone from their glass palace, and are eaten by the rich; the starving people remain in their overcrowded fever dens, and are being eaten by disease. Fat Oxen. Starving people.

1580.--_Friday, January 18, 1867._

YELLOW amd RED.--Don’t forget, and mind and be steady to-night. He is ever thinking. Be firm, and don’t be got round. Yours till death.--“St. A.”

1581.--_Thursday, January 31, 1867._

TO S . . . . y.--All right, rest in peace; would if knew. Forgive me; give my life for you.--J . . y.

1582.--_Monday, February 18, 1867._

FEB. 16th (through accident delayed.)--225 : 452. 6. 2 ! 080 . . ., 192 ´´772, ´´16753. 14. 58. 857, 884, 165--. 954.--,? 732. . 976-- : 98070. . ˙ . 063, ˙451. 755. 13, 65. .,? v. 162. , . 053 M. C. C. 871331 913. . : 189. .761850.=: 771. POLLAKY--(13 P. G . r . n).

1583.--_Saturday, February 23, 1867._

THE JUMP; B. B: 20th Feb.: Bertie and Dot: over! both Feet.

1584.--_Saturday, March 2, 4, 1867._

C. A. Y. Z!

1585.--_Tuesday, March 5, 1867._

C. A. Y. Z!--“Pity me not! but lend thy serious hearing to what I shall unfold.”

1586.--_Wednesday, March 13, 1867._

M. W. M. S. Q. S. R. W. R. M. S. Q. S equally true.

1587.--_Saturday, March 16, 1867._

M. W. M. S. L. S. R. W. R. M. S. L. S. Equally true.

1588.--_Tuesday, March 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 1867._

WHY LITTLE GIRL LEAVE OLD MAN all Alone?

1589.--_Tuesday, April 9, 10, 1867._

FALCON.--I MARVEL!

1590.--_Tuesday, April 9, 1867._

JUVENAL, Sat. X Quid enim ulla negaverit, &c.--Will “A Friend” give details? Too true, but denied. Secrecy promised. She is gone. Enable both to do and to receive justice.

1591.--_Tuesday, April 23, 1867._

TIME and time over time for ever flown, Mimi! Serpent, Dove, and Geranium still never.--MONTIE.

1592.--_Saturday, April 27, 1867._

INFELIX.--Will W--y ne’er write home again? Silence (which pains your family) annuls not the past, or its claims upon the future, to which, spite of fickle fortune’s frowns, T., unchanged, looks hopefully in the strength of duty, truth, and love. Chro: tabn days kept with sweet regrets, Mem: pin, ket, lave.--Bi--e must have much to say. Acknowledge. God bless you!

1593.--_Monday, May 6, 1867._

E. G. G. (en voyage). Grenoble. Grenoble. First Grenoble. Act accordingly. Vogue la Galère.

1594.--_Tuesday, May 7, 1867._

1--2--3.--.

1595.--_Tuesday, May 7, 1867._

FELIX.--Family grateful for W--y’s sad, yet sweet letter. Continue what Nat stopped, notifying plans, health, and cause of Jup’s continued coldness. F’s concert was meant. Little one fed and thought of; Limpet daily wanted on its rock. Cheer up. Trust and love must triumph. God bless you.

1596.--_Thursday, May 9, 1867._

E. G. G. (en voyage), Grenoble.--See the _Times_ of 6th, B. E. N. is well up; his figures are unexceptionable. Remember me to “Dear little Billy A----n.” Vogue la Galère.

1597.--_Friday, May 10, 1867._

IF you have 14 light fawn, have 54 crimson, give 28 red 29 ruby 14 rose 7 purple (6 green without 4 green without 4 fawn) to E. N., 20 ruby.

1598.--_Thursday, May 16, 1867._

E. G. G. (en voyage), Grenoble.--See the _Times_ of 6th. Vincit omnia Veritas.

1599.--_Monday, May 20, 21, 1867._

A. B.--Lilly of the Valley.

1600.--_Wednesday, May 22, 1867._

MEREDITH or M----N.--SCRAP of 8th RECEIVED, and answered as desired. Your silence unkind, inconsistent, unwise, and inexplicable. The plot thickens--“You know who” again threatens. Write at once and fully to last address, or advertise in the _Times_, or I may unconsciously and unwillingly act against your wishes. Forewarned is forearmed. I wish to know how the cat jumps. Send full address. Yours ever.

1601.--_Thursday, May 23, 1867._

1 2˙ 3.--

1602.--_Thursday, June 6, 1867._

CAMPANULA ROTUNDIFOLIA.--Your unknown views are sending her to her grave.

1603.--_Wednesday, June 26, 1867._

ARCHE HEMISSE PANTOS.--One yes. Two yes.

1604.--_Friday, July 12, 1867._

E. G. G. (en voyage) Grenoble.--Yes--Grenoble. Lyons--(x St. Etienne x)--Caen. Southampton, London.--X.

1605.--_Saturday, July 13, 1867._

B. E. N.--All honourable men! “Praeterea censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.” Vox Populi! Vox Dei! Vive Gutenberg! Vivent les Imprimeurs!--X.

1606.--_Monday, July 22, 1867._

T. S.--When you dig a pit for another, you are sure to fall into it yourself.--Pollaky, 13, Paddington-green.

1607.--_Thursday, August 1, 1867._

F. W.--Same as P. M. 66--D--“Sy”--Be WATCHFUL--C. L--C--C C.

1608.--_Thursday, August 1, 1867._

CLARA.--The LITTLE BRAT with one it has COME HOME. Address Cox and Co.

1609.--_Thursday, August 1, 1867._

B. E. N. (Aut Cæsar aut nullus). Depuis vingt ans abreuvé de dégouts. Croesus on Nemesis? Nemesis. La Manche et Southampton.--X.

1610.--_Wednesday, August 7, 1867._

SCIROCCO, 3 ten August. Bin gesund, noch nicht nach Hause gegangen, aber bald. Alle Briefe erhalten. Danke. “And your eyes said work for glory. Up, up, where the angels--call.”

1611.--_Thursday, August 8, 1867._

NAB-en voyage,--. . 736. 186. 170, 04926, follow, track, 124, 33. 37. 39. 11. 1, 6, 11, 24, 38, 56, 13, 161, 77, 32, 041--4397, 261, 004, 1, 8, ´46, 16003. 427--. . 183. 930.--12, 10. 14, 6. 7. 23.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.

1612.--_Saturday, August 31, 1867._

L . . EVYODEV. ED.

1613.--_Saturday, August 31, 1867._

MY STAR of HOPE WANES to WHITE. News that you are better would revive its glow.--B.

1614.--_Monday, September 4, 5, 1867._

B.--If the news that I am better will avail, let the star regain its glow.

1615.--_Monday, September 9, 1867._

20.--Vous avez été un grand fardeau de son âme. Il espère que vous ne coupez plus ce qui est dangereux à couper. Oh, comme la petite boîte à fusée est chèrea lui. Il a quitté Prague.

1616.--_Wednesday, September 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, October 1, 1867._

NINE OF US.--E. W. F. S. T. T. Y. D. and G.--At Mr. Smith’s.

1617.--_Friday, September 20, 1867._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--See the _Times_ of 17th. Modern languages? No. My three languages, even this year, have not produced me as much as I have paid to a carpenter for wages.--X.

1618.--_Friday, September 27, 28, October 1, 1867._

“THREE PIGEONS.”

1619.--_Monday, October 14, 1867._

Le refus était le plaisir. Chaque soir et matin pour 20 mois passés. Cruel seulement être aimable. Donc, il n’y a qu’un--entre les deux.

1620.--_Tuesday, November 5, 1867._

SNUGGERY.--One tiny converse, and I shall know you are watching my yearning and sorrowing, and much more.

1621.--_Friday, November 15, 1867._

PER. . . Most perfidious. Why this cruel------? Sagge is deserted. Fly to your neglected C.....tta.

1622.--_Wednesday, November 20, 1867._

E. HOPE.--Happy contemplations; the coolness on Wednesday, the bitter disappointment of Thursday, (occasioned doubtless by) the arrangements for Friday, which were so considerate. Not to smart would indeed be unfeeling.

1623.--_Monday, December 2, 1867._

6 t f 2 y 1 w--9 v 88--n d m f 2 v j j v f 8--4 t p v--8 d 6 v 2 y w 4 j v b--a v--2 v j a v--i f y j v--j d. E. D. W. d 6--9 2 v 88--n d m--a n--d i 1--8 i v v j--e v j.

1624.--_Saturday, December 7, 1867._

L. B. and PARTNER were feelingly remembered on the 5th. The Cock Sparrow chirruped his ditty at one thousand and twelve.

1625.--_Saturday, December 7, 1867._

E. HOPE.--Some positively might have been averted, others mitigated. There is much in extenuation. He drew no such character, and knows the reverse, herein, you are unjust to both. To ensure peace the mistakes of the past should be admitted, and remembered only to be avoided. Let each be just to and cherish the other, but true to self; then will the anguish have not been in vain. Dec. 5.

1626.--_Thursday, January 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1868._

TERPSICHORE.

1627.--_Tuesday, March 24, 26, 1868._

JE VIS en ESPOIR.--Many waters will not wash out love.

1628.--_Tuesday, March 31, 1868._

JE VIS en ESPOIR.--Seen by Accident. Over the sea and back? Hope deferred. Perfect love means perfect trust.

1629.--_Friday, June 5, 6, 8, 1868._

A.--The Engineer has escaped from the Maories, saving nothing but his scalp. Mutual enemies should make mutual friends. Utu wanted.

1630.--_Thursday, June 25, 1868._

1868.--Lady Elizabeth--To TOURIST A,--No. 1.--Yes, yes, yes. At once. And with you. See “Practical General Continental Guide,” page 229 (Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., London). Paris, the Rhine, Baden-Baden, Switzerland, Milan. “No Thoroughfare. .” Lay, 500.

1631.--_Saturday, June 27, 1868._

TOURIST A,--To Lady ELIZABETH.--Quite ready, if you will write to address given on Thursday. Let me hear from you somehow immediately. Lay 800.

1632.--_Tuesday, June 30, 1868._

1868.--Lady ELIZABETH--To TOURIST A.--Yes, yes, yes. At once. And q at night. See “Practical General Continental Guide,” page 212 (Simpkin Marshall & Co., London). Paris, the Rhine, Baden-Baden, Switzerland, Milan, Venice. “No Thoroughfare.” Gold, £500.

1633.--_Thursday, July 2, 1868._

TOURIST A. to Lady ELIZABETH.--We will meet, tried by suffering, to forget and remember. See Practical General Continental Guide, Simpkin, Marshall & Co., p. 212.

1634.--_Thursday, July 9, 1868._

TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--Hark! the Lark at Heaven’s Gate Sings!--Lodge 69.344. The SUMMER LARK will occur at the Buzwing-hall, on Thursday, the 23rd inst., at 6.30 p.m. Banquet at 8 p.m. Rising of the Larks at 9.30. Nests at 1 a.m.

1635.--_Friday, July 31, 1868._

MONSIGNOR. . . -- Many roads lead to Rome, but how to return? The way is too crooked, even for POLLAKY.

1636.--_Wednesday, August 12, 1868._

LAPIN.--Quel guignon! mille remerciements pour l’intention. Soyez bénie, et croyez que je suis et serai toujours le même.

1637.--_Saturday, August 15, 1868._

NO. 3.--Je crus qu’elle fut loin, quand elle était tout proche sous mes yeux. Shall have this on my tombstone--Where is the clock?

1638.--_Friday, August 21, 1868._

LAPIN.--Ma seule joie! encore, par charité, racontez tout. Pas nommée, bien triste, mais plus que jamais ce que vous savez.

1639.--_Saturday, August 29, 1868._

LAPIN.--Quel supplice, savoir quelles influences vous entourent, recevoir pareilles lettres, pas pouvoir répondre! Si froides! très-inquiet; ayez pitié! Je vous l’ai prédit.

1640.--_Monday, August 31, 1868._

THE STORM at APPENWEIR.--Go. Go. Go. She whom you met at Heidelberg has seen Her. You may trust her. Go.

1641.--_Wednesday, September 2, 3, 1868._

LAPIN.--Fais vrais efforts pour être patient, confiant; vous ne m’aidez guères. Ennuyée jadis me racontiez tout, aujourd’hui, amusée, vien! Faut absolûment que vous écrive une fois, trop injuste me priver seule défense ce qui facile autrefois pas impossible aujourd’hui. Lettre reçue, rien dedans.

1642.--_Saturday, September 5, 1868._

LAPIN.--Lettre Lundi gentille. Demande pas choses compromettantes, seulement noms personnes voyez, genre vie menez. Comme l’an dernier: ouvertement, jamais prohibé. Réticence rend jaloux.

1643.--_Wednesday, September 16, 1868._

LAPIN.--Plus de huit jours sans m’écrire. Je ne peux plus douter de la vérité. Mon cœur est presque brisé. Que Dieu vous pardonne. Adieu.

1644.--_Monday, September 28, 1868._

LAPIN.--J’espére que quand nous nous reverrons, tout s’éclaircira. En attendant, croyez que je ne suis ni injuste pour le passé, ni ingrat pour le présent.

1645.--_Tuesday, September 29, 1868._

MURILLO and EUCLID.--Thursday Red. 1.50 train.

1646.--_Tuesday, October 6, 1868._

FIRST CLASS.--Fare One Shilling.

1647.--_Thursday, October 15, 16, 17, 1868._

B. E. N. (my Premier).--What do you intend to do with “Old Tom,” of Grenoble?--E. W.

1648.--_Monday, October 19, 1868._

B. E. N. (my second).--What is your opinion of Christopher Columbus’s egg trick?--E. W.

1649.--_Tuesday, October 20, 1868._

E. E. N. (My third).--I know that Christopher Columbus’s egg trick was only symbolical, and not real. E. G. G. is, or ought to be, at Southampton.--E. W.

1650.--_Thursday, October 29, 1868._

ONE.--nx--hr hkk; cn mns khjd sn kdaud xds. Gnv knmf mnshbd vntke xnt vams udqx jhmc sgntfgsr.

1651.--_Wednesday, November 4, 1868._

ONE.--Amx cax aesdq sgd svdksg fkae sn ldds, fn vgdqd, ame ar knmf ar xnt khjd. Aesdq h fn sn h Akk oaqshbtkaqr.

1652.--_Friday, November 6, 1868._

B. E. N.--You know what happened to my money and papers in the heart of the city of London. It is utterly impossible to mistake the power that I have to contend with; even here, with success unexpected, unexampled, and unprecedented, i.e., for Vulcan’s head clerk; for me, “Le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle!”--CYGNE.

1653.--_Monday, November 9, 1868._

B. E. N. (Cygne).--Does any one want your place? Not one but two aspiring, and, of course, fiery young Vulcan want mine; thus, roasted on both sides, I am sure to be “done brown.” What a fool I was to kill the goose that laid the golden egg! I made sure that it would make my fortune; I have had nothing but misfortune ever since. Like the Romans, my solace is, “Civis Londinum sum.”--Pope’s Head-alley.--MARECHAL.

1654.--_Wednesday, November 11, 1868._

B. E. N. (Cygne).--Hardly the first, as my “silver cord” is already stretched too far. No more “Londinum” for me? Are not the rivers of the East better than the waters of the “Serpentine”? Crocodiles’ eggs only hatch in “Roman” earth. With not a “drop” to drink.--“La VEUVE.”

1655.--_Saturday, November 14, 1868._

B. E. N. (Old Tom).--Méfiez-vous des veuves. Oh! what a fool I was to kill the goose that laid the golden egg! And such an egg! Le gamin de Londres. Tom’s Coffee-house.--E. W.

1656.--_Tuesday, November 17, 1868._

B. E. N.--(Le 10 Décembre).--Quand je contemple les étalages des gros marchands d’œufs, il me vient toujours l’idée qu’il neige de gros flocons d’or sur La Manche, et qu’un petit bateau français déploie toutes ses voiles pour les attraper.--E. W.

1657.--_Tuesday, December 1, 1868._

WHOOLY BEAR.--Ch--rlton. Danger. Write fully to “the General’s Friend” only. No. 21, or per Queen.

1658.--_Thursday, December 31, 1868._

ALL. at. B. one P. laid. up. men. waiting. long. grim. sorry. train. rite. B. speed.

1659.--_Monday, January 4, 1869._

THE WHITE DO . . . .--Oh, sir, please do come and see the Cross.

1660.--_Monday, January 4, 1869._

ONE.--Hpu 2 opuft--tpssy zpv xfsf tp jmm--ipqf rvjuf xfmm opx--mpoh x6z po kpvsofz--wfsz nvdi cfuufs--wfsz ljoc uipvhuit--gffm mpofmz.

1661.--_Saturday, January 9, 1869._

WHITE DOVE.

1662.--_Saturday, January 9, 1869._

TO S. H. H.--Susammne tuto yuyon fufruromum alullul.

1663.--_Thursday, January 21, 1869._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Grenoble. Ten thousand times, Grenoble. Decimals are but as dust in the balance.--E. W.

1664.--_Friday, January 22, 1869._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Pitch Decimals to little boys at school; the proper place for them; but pitch yourself into the “Hotel du Commerce,” at Grenoble; the proper place for you.--E. W.

1665.--_Monday, January 25, 1869._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--The present at Christmas, as I predicted, has turned out a fool’s paradise. You will find K. E. Y. at Grenoble; that will not turn out a fool’s paradise.--E. W.

1666.--_Wednesday, January 27, 1869._

ONE hpu uxp gppmt uijt ujnf yuyou tuare fuan suotulher.--S. H. H.

1667.--_Wednesday, February 3, 1869._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--K. E. Y. left Southampton on 20th Jan.; Caen on 23rd; took tea (avec deux œufs à la coque) at Austin’s Hotel, Paris, on 24th; is detained at St. Etienne; and calculates on being at Lyons on 4th inst., and Grenoble on the 10th (Hauptverbindungsstrassen).--E. W.

1668.--_Friday, February 5, 1869._

SOMERSET HOUSE, Dead-house, Strand, nine weeks since.--Cheshire Cheese.

1669.--_Tuesday, February 9, 1869._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Where are you? Turn up and show yourself. K. E. Y. is in Grenoble, waiting for you, and has nothing better to do than to read Fielding’s “Tom Jones” and re-translate Disraeli’s two French Cooks in Tancred (Rosenfarbig).--E. W.

1670.--_Wednesday, February 17, 1869._

ONE.--Cmm opuft sfdfjwfe--hmbe zpv bsf rvjuf xfmm--buo--hppe ofxt gspn--jo upmfsbcmf hppe ifbmui--wfsz ljoe nipvhiut.

1671.--_Friday, February 19, 1869._

C. V. C.--Builders.--V. C. V.--Sands are shifting; what time is it? Rocks splitting, look to your foundation.

1672.--_Monday, February 22, 1869._

SATINPIPER.--Alla svänska näktergaller vänta langtande pa din framkomst i vartiden.

1673.--_Monday, February 22, 1869._

E. G. G. (en famille).--The Jew is strong, the Greek is stronger, the Gipsey is still stronger, but the Counterfeit is the strongest of all, having beaten the Gipsey. (Horsemonger-lane, 1848.)--E. W.

1674.--_Friday, February 26, 1869._

E. G. G. (en famille).--Pitch Decimals into the river “Isère,” and let them float down to the Mediterranean, and find their way by Egypt to Arabia, whence they came. (Pocket-book, 1853.)--E. J. W.

1675.--_Monday, March 1, 1869._

NO BODY, NO BODY.--Again drifted on the uncertain sands of time in silent doubt. Yours received.--P.M., Saturday, 5 o’clock, Feb. 13th.

1676.--_Tuesday, March 2, 1869._

E. G. G. (en congé).--Like Caractacus, when prisoner at Rome, I cannot forget that the “Honorables,” whose abilities, measured by their salaries, must be colossal, envied me my humble cottage in Great Britain. Not the ides of March, but the river March remember.--E. J. W.

1677.--_Wednesday, March 3, 1869._

LITTLE ONE.--Hoop came. Heartsick. Cold letter. No hope. Weary of life. Old man.

1678.--_Friday, March 5, 1869._

E. G. G. (on y est).--La Providence n’est pas toujours avec les forts bataillons. Leave K. E. Y. in Grenoble, but transfer your valuable services from the “Isère” to the “March.” Read the “Hamburger Nachrichten.”--E. J. W.

1679.--_Saturday, March 6, 1869._

REFORMED by a fair, enthusiastic little missionary. Send photos.--B.

1680.--_Tuesday, March 23, 1869._

ONE.--wfsz tpssz zpv izwf cffo tp jmm--tizmm cf hmze up ifzs zpv zsf rvjuf xfmm zhzjo--op tjho pg tqsjoh zfu--wfsz ljve uipvhiut.

1681.--_Friday, April 9, 1869._

ONE.--hpu opuf--tibmm cf bu uif qmbdf obnfe po uifuxfouzgjstu pg uijt npoui--up tbwf ujnd nffu bt tppo bt zpv dbo--xsjuf.

1682.--_Saturday, April 24, 1869._

POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got there next day, and what will poor Snow Mountain do?

1683.--_Monday, April 26, 1869._

PAX to ----.--Your imagination is fertile: your assumption delicious. May God bless you. (Eyes, nose, and--chin.)

1684.--_Friday, April 30, 1869._

P. S. (120).--It’s no use temporizing, and like a cat, always walking round a hot dish.--POLLAKY.

1685.--_Friday, May 7, 1869._

POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got here quite safe, and I was pleased when I saw him. Good-bye. From poor Snow Mountain.

1686.--_Thursday, May 27, 1869._

PESHAWUR.--In Memoriam Spring of 1859.--Aux fidèles fidèle.

1687.--_Friday, June 11, 1869._

“CAECIAS.”--573. 9340. 1287. 7134 . . . 2051. 623. 14. 33509. . 721. 1859. 0731.--9.6.69.--Pollaky.

1688.--_Friday, July 2, 1869._

“STEPHANIE.”--Not so fast, please.--Can you trust the whip?--Pollaky.

1689.--_Tuesday, July 6, 1869._

BIRDIE E. F. C.--E. F. F. C. Isabelle? Fur cap.

1690.--_Thursday, July 15, 1869._

“103.”--Ne manquez pas--9748. 11. 33. 360--answer.--Pollaky. Paddington-green.

1691.--_Saturday, August 7, 1869._

“SIROCCO.”--Mistaken kindness! Have you forgotten the cavern?--Pollaky, Paddington-green.

1692.--_Monday, August 16, 1869._

ILE: War krank, jetzt wieder in W.

1693.--_Tuesday, August 24, 1869._

POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got all safe. I was surprised to see him, but very pleased. He will stay a long time yet.

1694.--_Thursday, August 26, 1869._

ILE; Dank; noch leidend, folge Dir gern.

1695.--_Thursday, September 16, 1869._

“ZERO.”--5732, 14856. ´´21976´´ . . . 0356. 15-63. 5202.--Telegram,, 15-234--99415--1, 52, 14792. ´´311259. . . 715, 40. 3d visit. . 15. 9. 69.--POLLAKY, Paddington-green.

1696.--_Friday, September 24, 1869._

ONE.--vntkc xnt khjd sn ldds mnv hmrsdzc ne shld mzldc. h edzq h rgzkk mns ad zakd sn cn rn sgdm. bzmmns qdlzhm hm okzbd mzldc ldds ymx vgdqd xnx khjd.

1697.--_Tuesday, September 28, 1869._

ONE.--Kds sghmfr qdlzhm zr sgdx vdqd--he vd bzm ldds zs sgd shld nqhfhmzkkx mzldc vd vhkk--h vhkk kds xnt jmnv--jhmc sgntfgsr zmc vhrgdr.

1698.--_Friday, October 1, 1869._

ONE.--Sghmfr bzmmns qdlzhm zr sgdx vdqd. Bzmmns bnld sn okzbd mzldc. Zkk hr chr-bnudqdc. Sqtrs mn nmd. Jhmc sgntfgsr zmc vhrgdr.

1699.--_Monday, October 4, 1869._

TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--GRAND INAUGURATION of the APIARY. October swarms will occur as per notices. Postulants will hive and buzz as directed in September Circulars. For honey certificates apply to past grands. For flight see further advertisements.--J. G. B.

1700.--_Tuesday, October 5, 1869._

AQMLJ hmd louch avttglgj tjlljq vwjq qjeyg tmwj xjhmiu ljttvir fdqjth ein lqdj, viqefldqju avlg vtmwj neqtvir im otjjf lgel ivrgl.

1701.--_Monday, October 11, 1869._

SKZPCJJY. Bcyp Dyllw, kccr wmsp bgqrpyarcb dpgclb zclcyrf rfc ugjjmu zwrfc jyic. Pmu slbcp rfc qrypq. Amkkml qcy spccxcq. Dcyrfcpucgefr. Wmspq Zgawajc.

1702.--_Tuesday, October 12, 1869._

ONE.--vhkk ldds nm lnmcyx mdws--he xnt khjd--kds ld jmnv--cn mns qdlzhm hm okzbd mzldc--ldds vgdqd xnt khjd.

1703.--_Friday, October 15, 1869._

ONE.--Xnt rzx xnt vhkk bnld he H khjd; vghbg knnjr zr he xnt chc mns bzqd; he rn oqzx cn mus sqntakd xntqrdke.

1704.--_Saturday, October 16, 1869._

“ROLAND” 7543. 17, 359. 1946,--0751. . 287. 1. 51. 74, 6.--POLLAKY, Paddington-green.

1705.--_Monday, October 25, 1869._

VNCSFMMB.--Efbs gbooz ep xsjuf epou lopx xibu up nblf pg zpvs tjmfodf zpvss cjdzjmf.

1706.--_Wednesday, October 27, 1869._

AIXA.--The Horseman dangerously ill. Search pass leading to Mountain.--POLLAKY.

1707.--_Monday, November 1, 1869._

AIXA (Telegram).--The Horseman slightly better. (Rome, 27.10.69.)--POLLAKY’S Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green. London, W.

1708.--_Monday, November 8, 1869._

DIPLOMAT.--Telegram, “He has shaved.”--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.

1709.--_Friday, November 12, 1869._

AIXA.--The Horseman is dismounted, and left in the cold. (Telegram R . . . . No. 9th).--POLLAKY, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green.

1710.--_Saturday, November 13, 1869._

E. NEST., F. Nest., C. Nest., 22d February.--Snow on the ground, yet ’twas then the heart grew warmer. You did quite right. I am very grateful. Listen, when another year dawns. Be very careful of yourself. I bide my time. God bless you ever.--28 M. E 8, Letters.

1711.--_Monday, November 22, 1869._

A WHISPER. Empty pocket. As quiet as a mouse. At Xmas.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green, W.

1712.--_Thursday, November 25, 1869._

ILE! Endlich Nachricht Noch nicht wohl, immer Dein, bleibe es.

1713.--_Tuesday, November 30, 1869._

HAWKER.----Particulars rewarded.--CALL.--MUM.

1714.--_Tuesday, November 30, 1869._

BRAS PIQUE:--You are a dark shadow on the Road of life. I will not touch it.--POLLAKY, 13 Paddington-green.

1715.--_Wednesday, December 8, 1869._

MARGUERITE.--Rien de nouveau. Look next year and the years following. Write soon. Tout à toi.--FAUST. Fleurs qui vivaient auprès d’elles. Dites lui qu’elle est belle.

1716.--_Saturday, December 18, 21, 23, 1869._

CURLY FEATHER.--Wet or dry, must I never see you more?--Disconsolate Umbrella.

1717.--_Thursday, December 30, 1869._

CURLY FEATHER CANNOT TELL.

1718.--_Tuesday, January 4, 1870._

THE CRUELLEST WRONG of ALL. Not in the slightest hurt. Thought it the most natural thing in the world. The cruellest wrong of all is not to have a personal knowledge of Jesus; wrongs Him--wrongs oneself.

1719.--_Friday, January 7, 1870._

F. O. G.--Leave E for N January 7th. M any time, “if you care.” The sooner the better. If there is not rain--Loyal à mort. “BLUE BELL.”

1720.--_Tuesday, January 11, 1870._

N B.--Read Jan. 7. Am so disappointed. Do you care for M--? If so, make it soon. E. for N. Jan. 7. M, if fine, any time. Fidèle à mort.--“Blue Bell.”

1721.--_Wednesday, January 19, 1870._

C. E. C.--Too late. On ne doit jamais aimer le bien d’autrui. Blaspheme not.--L. M. L.

1722.--_Thursday, January 20, 1870._

L. M. L.--Courage, mon petit chou. Soyez ferme, fiez-vous à moi, et soyez aussi silencieuse que les rochers au fond de la mer. Votre Français est très mauvais.--C. E. C.

1723.--_Thursday, January 20, 1870._

THE GOSPEL “for the period” (αιωνιον)--“He that hath ears to hear let him hear”--and nothing else can meet the exigencies of these perilous times. Inquiring Churchmen are invited to send their cards to G. W., 90, Stamford-street, Blackfriars.

1724.--_Saturday, January 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 1870._

NOT IN THESE BOOTS.--H. R.

1725.--_Thursday, January 27, 1870._

ALL very pleased indeed, with “several things,” especially cuffs. “Little blue oddity” very pretty. Used daily by me. Did not like intruding on them in their trouble, so send word thus. Let me know maker’s name of cotton. Farewell, Birdie.

1726.--_Monday, January 31, 1870._

TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--In consequence of the destruction by fire of the Star and Garter Hotel, Richmond, a GRAND FLITTING of the Order will occur Tuesday, 8th proximo. Red tickets obtained only of J. G. B. The Buzwing-hall, Jan. 26, 1870. By order.

1727.--_Monday, January 31, 1870._

TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--JAHARAH SINGH, P.B., will LECTURE (D.V.) at the Buzwing-hall, on Monday, 7th inst. Subject--“The Buzwing Theory of Flight.” By order.

1728.--_Wednesday, February 2, 1870._

THE ICE around the C. B. is very Rotten, and has broken up.--N. C. G.

1729.--_Monday, February 14, 1870._

GRACE.--His Eminence declares that, “of all the penitents he ever confessed, you cap them.” C’est facile à comprendre!--POLLAKY, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green.

1730.--_Friday, February 18, 1870._

PEERLESS ONE.--“Il faut l’amour ou la religion pour goûter la nature.” Scorching inside last cover will discover affinity. Pray respond. Yours for ever. P * * * * R.

1731.--_Tuesday, March 1, 1870._

N. D. to PRIMA-DONNA.--L. B. H. B. A. Y. L. G. V. Y. Y. Q R. N. G. W. Y. R. G. G. R. E. S. B. E. L. B. H. F. H. A. Q. N. L. A. V. T. W. G.

1732.--_Tuesday, March 8, 1870._

SECULAR (Rome).--Nos. 50, 52, 53 safe--51, 52 ominous fingermarks! 51, struggled nobly.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.

1733.--_Tuesday, March 22, 1870._

BY the WATER, wishing for me, cruel fates that separate us. Why not break the cord? All my efforts useless. For many -- -- J.

1734.--_Friday, April 8, 9, 1870._

FRANKENSTEIN.--Wjshg grws ikwh uja afv vp dnm eg ddwulqvv cobyihtf hxfq ko jgspco lp dduf rh thkaatf rt twqqschh qnlv thiodvvug x iqs wjf stfvgow vxli grt tdhfwa dpz oguwgs wq nh ubig ihtf wtvvv uh k xlum qgwht hixf bqv xr ohxfu fbunjqi swu snfqvz rh mrxf lp zrws oguwgsv.

1735.--_Monday, April 25, 1870._

FRANKENSTEIN--oguwgs ugdhkwhf ddtpokoh ufwvmhf nb epxii zqmo ubuci kgsh ko pcz vjbon j wtz kgs gkbna ukkswa tkgfwu shceb df vwsh qg lvt vcghvz zjfq apx ufqf grt jw npbcm mg thtbl apx fbunjqi udmf fcsh qgbqvu jfdnuk apx vshctxtf.

1736.--_Saturday, April 30, 1870._

HOTEL--VIPER.--Henceforth you will not find such easy victims.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.

1737.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._

WOOLOOMOOLOO.--SHOUT.

1738.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._

A. E. T.--All well. Will carry out the instructions. Will smoke only one pipe. It may throw a light on the subject. Ahem! I am water-proof. Dieu vous garde.

1739.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._

FRANKENSTEIN -- -- gqow vsb hpu rvenjf eputfvr-pqffqef zcjw hpu tfdupqu j ikog dz fjbqef l qnlvuhf ur ijyg zrw grws vjfhvt rh jqvfugtwkoj dvw ppw knsqswcow fjdtz bqvuu grt fygs gcsokoj cojgm qgyw ejsjfu vsxdoht.

1740.--_Friday, May 20, 1870._

UNKIND and UNGENEROUS.--Pertinacious.

1741.--_Monday, May 23, 1870._

E. R.--157, 345. 671 Le Diable in miniature, 8621, 4561,,., 751, 8417,, 00--Pollaky.

1742.--_Monday, May 30, 1870._

W.--Think of A. C.: Ux: M: En:--ret: W·d: to Dom:--A FRIEND.

1743.--_Saturday, June 18, 1870._

SHIPTON to MACDONOGH.--Come back. Are the husks so pleasant that for them you desert the father’s house and bread? Walk in and take your desk as though you had left yesterday; and go home with Minchin as though nothing had happened. The Disciples of Jesus have no reproaches for returning Prodigals.

1744.--_Tuesday, June 21, 1870._

WOOLOOMOOLOO shout rapidly and royally. Varmint all vanished. Impetuous Popsey impecunious.

1745.--_Tuesday, June 21, 1870._

TARTARUS.--They appeared to be exceedingly jolly in their mourning-coaches.--POLLAKY, 13 Paddington-green, W.

1746.--_Saturday, June 25, 1870._

CECILIA!

1747.--_Tuesday, June 28, 1870._

TRUBNER.--rpf l vilpl vq uzq or ybv vihtf d jboh tkqfw yjwj ukg elcsb kg vq erpu zqsua ehcs sgu hpwhnpsg cxttw k farffv tr hvon.

1748.--_Saturday, July 2, 1870._

FOUNDRY was so pleased. Much dearer to her since. Happier by far. You and hope. Intend only gardens. Love Birdie for your sake.--Boo.

1749.--_Thursday, July 21, 1870._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Grenoble.--X.

1750.--_Friday, July 22, 1870._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--K. E. Y. has been boiling eggs in the crater of Mount Vesuvius; back in Grenoble end of this month, at Hotel du Commerce.--X.

1751.--_Saturday, July 23, 1870._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Look at the _Times_; telegrams now uncertain. Call at S----g, in Moravia, on the same line of longitude as Austerlitz. Make all haste to Grenoble.--X.

1752.--_Tuesday, July 26, 1870._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Telegrams of no use whatsoever. Stick to the _Times_ for correspondence. Pass by the Tyrol and the Land of William Tell to Grenoble. K.E.Y. is there.--X.

1753.--_Wednesday, July 27, 1870._

E. G. G. (en voyage).--Avoid the Land of William Tell; pass through the Tyrol, over the Stelvio then by Solferino, Magenta, and the Mount Cenis to Grenoble. (5th advertisement.)--X.

1754.--_Saturday, August 5, 1870._

LILY.--TIME FLIES.

1755.--_Friday, August 15, 1870._

WITH T.--You are merely her stepping stone. Arrived at T. B. G. B. Infatuated. Stop it. Some day you will turn, and her ruin will follow. She pretends you know all.

1756.--_Thursday, August 25, 1870._

MY Life, your S. Wife, Rosy.--Letter, telegram, fortnight. Are you better? Unhappy. V. S. when. £25 gone.

1757.--_Thursday, August 25, 1870._

TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--The BUZWING CHESTER CUP THIS DAY. Fluttering at 11. Banquet at 1. By order.

1758.--_Saturday, September 10, 1870._

MEDBERY and Mc Raye, attention! Julius stops at the Tavistock.

1759.--_Thursday, October 6, 1870._

PEARLS and GARNET.--Search large one first if practicable. Duplicates: if first is not found it will not much signify.

1760.--_Saturday, October 8, 12, 1870._

I COULD not speak; it was too sudden.

1761.--_Saturday, October 8, 1870._

PEARL and GARNET.--The sooner the better. Not the small one, as that and the next will be tried here. We cannot insure it, the last day you mention. If large is not found yet, no matter.

1762.--_Monday, October 24, 1870._

FCTNKPT. cnh,. K. yknn. dg. ev. vfg. Itgcv. Yguvgtp. Fqvgn. cv. ukz. qp. Ygfpgufcy. Pgnnkg.

1763.--_Thursday, October 27, 1870._

M. to DOLCE.--Will Dolce correct the shadow. M. cannot accompany it as it is now.

1764.--_Friday, October 28, 1870._

E. rave ramap eh efkvc devh qn cqzv wahhav. Stc fqh hegu sfhavaih sf cqzv eddaevefga? Tasvaii ja pexfap. Tera xgva hvzih. Iteww ewleci vaxesf ei zizew cqzvi qfwc.--V.

1765.--_Tuesday, November 1, 1870._

E. qf dvqlw efp facv kexa. Devhc iyvqnzwqzi jzh kgh hta jveii. Devgav!! Nexswc rave iqnhef pygxa moqx Waapi. Xega afozsvsai Hozihsi jvqgaf vaap vaepc lefhap hq ilekkav lshtew. Tawd cqzvi zizewwc.--V.

1766.--_Wednesday, November 2, 1870._

DINNA FORGET! My silence forgie. Whistle at Christmas and I’ll come to ye. Loyal je serai durant ma vie.

1767.--_Monday, November 7, 1870._

FCTNKPTCNH.--Uqtty yqw ctg knn ugpt cp cfftguu vjcx k ocy ytkvg gxgty vjkpy ucetq in vjg itcxg ecppqv cfxgtvkug cickp ugpf hkxg rqwpfu vq Fghtcy gzrgpugu cpf k ykun yckv. PGNNKG.

1768.--_Monday, November 21, 1870._

THE weight of this deep feeling is almost more than I can bear.

1769.--_Wednesday, November 23, 1870._

YOU could not speak. It was too sudden. I am a good rider. Green is my favourite colour. I want money.

PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, LONDON AND BECCLES.

Transcriber’s Notes

The printer of the source document used (almost) identical characters
for number zero and lower-case letter o, which may have led to errors
in the transcriptions of some of the the coded messages. The same
applies to some instances of capital letter I and number 1.