Having beaten the whole town, ignorant of what wood to make arrows, nearly at the end of my resources, my spirit profoundly discouraged, I venture to avail myself of your permission, knowing your good heart.

Since I saw you I have run through all the misfortunes of the calendar, and cannot tell what door is left at which I have not knocked.

I presented myself at the business firm with whose name you supplied me, but being unfortunately in rags, they refused to give me your address.

Is this not very much in the English character?
They told me to write, and said they would forward the letter.

I put all my hopes in you.
Believe me, my dear sir, (whatever you may decide) Your devoted LOUIS FERRAND.
Shelton looked at the envelope, and saw, that it, bore date a week ago.