He is now, as you are probably aware, with the army at Boulogne, within a few miles of Grosbois.

If you will come over at once he will certainly forget the hostility of your father in consideration of the services of your uncle.

It is true that your name is still proscribed, but my influence with the Emperor will set that matter right.

Come to me, then, come at once, and come with confidence.
'Your uncle, 'C.

BERNAC.' So much for the letter, but it was the outside which had puzzled me most.