And I, my darling, what can I say to you? That my heart is broken; at least they will have accomplished that. But be tranquil; until my last breath I shall stand firm. I will not weaken, nor bow my head.
My honor is equal to that of any man on the earth. I demand justice; you also must demand it. This is all the mercy that I beg for. I ask for nothing but the truth—the whole truth.
And this truth, if we pursue it steadfastly, we shall have at last; it is impossible that such an error can rest unexposed.
When I look back, my sufferings are so appalling that I am seized by terrible nervous shocks. I look forward always with the hope that soon all will be made clear and that they will give me back my honor—the thing I hold dearest in this world.
May God and justice grant that it may be soon! Truly I have suffered enough. We all have suffered enough.
I hope that you always take good care of your health. You need, my darling, all your physical strength to be able to bear the moral tortures that are inflicted upon you.
How are all the members of our two families? Give me news of them, since I cannot hear directly from them.
Kiss our two darlings for me—my love to all the family.
I embrace you with all my strength.
Alfred.