My uncle has kind intentions towards me, he hopes to get me something; then I shall try to pay my debts.

I do not forget the obligations I am under to you.

I blush as I write; _Erubuit puer, salva res est_ (the lad has blushed; it is all right).

But that conclusion is all wrong; my affairs do not mend." Racine had composed at Uzes the _Freres ennemis,_ which was played on his return to Paris in 1664, not without a certain success; _Alexandre_ met with a great deal in 1665; the author had at first intrusted it to Moliere's company, but he was not satisfied and gave his piece to the comedians of the Hotel de Dourgogne.

Moliere was displeased, and quarrelled with Racine, towards whom he had up to that time testified much good will.