"Be not alarmed, madam, on receiving this letter, by the apprehension of its containing any repetition of those sentiments or renewal of those offers which were last night so disgusting to you.
« Ne craignez pas, Mademoiselle, en ouvrant cette lettre, que j’aie voulu y renouveler l’aveu de mes sentiments et la demande qui vous ont si fort offusquée hier soir.