Moriaz would become alarmed and say to her father, "I intend to marry in three weeks, and without any conditions." The opportunity had presented itself, and Samuel Brohl had taken good care not to lose it.
The next day he received the following note: "You have caused me pain, a great deal of pain.

Already! I passed a sorrowful evening, and slept wretchedly all night.

I have reflected seriously upon our dispute; I have endeavoured to persuade myself that I was in the wrong: I have neither been able to succeed, nor to comprehend you.

Ah! how your lack of confidence astonishes me! It is so easy to believe when one loves.

Please write me word quickly that you also have reflected, and that you have acknowledged your misdemeanour.