But do you tell him from me that if he sets any value on his life, he had best shake the dust of France from his feet.
Too long already has he tarried, and at any moment those may arrive who will make him emigrate not only out of France but out of the world altogether.

Besides, the peasantry that has risen once may rise again, and I shall not be here to protect him from its violence.

Tell him he had best depart at once." "Monsieur, I am grateful--very, very deeply grateful.

I can say no more.

May Heaven reward you.