* * * If you have no better reasons for combating my undertaking, do not again urge me to follow your worldly prudence.

I consider it mere folly before God; it cannot impede my endeavours.

_Your_ doubts make me tremble, _my_ assurance makes me firm.

When you desire again to persuade me that the words of your mouth are the voice of your conscience and your faithfulness, be more careful; and let the fruitless letter you have sent me be the last of that kind I shall receive.

* * * Receive this from one who knows not how to style herself: not being able to call herself a friend, and doubtful of any affinity till the time of repentance and conversion, when she will be "Your cousin and friend, "JEANNE." * * * * * We drove to Lescar, which is within a short distance of Pau, anxious to discover some remains of its former grandeur; but, like almost all the towns in this part of France, the glory is indeed departed from it.