My friend is by my side again.

He had relapses after his first recovery, for it was an awful blow; but I was in time to shield him from the worst of these.

Scientific treatment, and a long stay at the seaside, renovated his frame.

He has worked with me daily since at our old task, and I trust we shall labor together till there comes "The poppied sleep, the end of all." I spent the next few days in preparing a new defence for my third trial for Blasphemy.

During that time I was allowed an interview with two friends every afternoon.