All this shows how much misery we had to endure, the frightful picture of which I have placed in the light of day in my Souvenirs.

But I am afraid of wearying the public, as I do not wish to be accused of aiming too much at contrasts.

For when we are happy, perfectly happy, there is nothing further from what I am, and what I have been, as to make me fear for any such misconstruction on the part of my hearers.".