It is hardly possible that a man of De Wardes' character should not have communicated something of his own malicious nature to the statements he made to me.

It is not unlikely, therefore, that in the mysterious hints which De Wardes threw out in my presence, there may not be a mysterious signification, which I might have some difficulty in applying either to myself or to some one with whom you are acquainted.

Being compelled to leave as soon as possible, in obedience to the king's commands, the idea did not occur to me of running after De Wardes in order to ask him to explain his reserve, but I have dispatched a courier to you with this letter, which will explain in detail all my various doubts.

I regard you as myself.

It is you who have thought, and it will be for you to act.