And now the restless craving of my soul is pacified.

I am happy,--moreover, I am perfectly at ease as regards the disposal of my wealth when I am gone.

I know you will be glad to hear this, and that you will see that my last wishes and instructions are faithfully carried out in every respect--that is, if I should die before I see you again, which I hope may not be the case.
"It is my present intention to return to London shortly, and tell you personally the story of such adventures as have chanced to me since I left Carlton House Terrace last July, but 'man proposes, and God disposes,' and one can be certain of nothing.

I need not ask you to keep all my affairs going as if I myself were on the scene of action, and also to inform the servants of my household to prepare for my return, as I may be back in town any day.

I must thank you for your prompt and businesslike denial of the report of my death, which I understand has been circulated by the press.