That was a matter of course.

But he could give her no advice that would be of any service to her.

He was, indeed, of all men the least fitted to give her counsel in her present emergency.

It seemed to him that as she was safe from any attack on her person, she need only remain at Dresden, answering his letter by what softest negatives she could use.

It was clear to him that in his present condition she could take no steps whatever in regard to the money.
That must be left to his conscience, to time, and to chance.