Boast not of the love of the prince, but remember that an honorable solitude is the only situation becoming to you.

Such connections bear their own curse and punishment with them.

Hasten to avoid them.

Lastly, I would add, never dare to mingle your impure hands in the affairs of state.

I have been obliged to give the order to the state councillors in appointments and grants of office, not to regard the protection and recommendation of a certain high personage, as you are the real protectress and bestower of mercy.