THE ADMIRAL.—Do not send Presto to the Dominoes; it will not answer. Send to Porte St. Martin, to the name you first told me. Alas!
670.—Friday, January 11, 1856.
THE ADMIRAL.—J’ai oublié tout-à-fait de l’envoyer. C’est absolument ma faute. On est fâché. W. W. Lundi—A la Porte St. Martin. J’attendrai la votre.
671.—Saturday, January 12, 1856.
POETICUS.—Where are you now? 4, 126, 200, 272, 5, 96. Yours have not been received. Be just. TRUTH.
672.—Tuesday, January 15, 1856.
FRANGIPANI.—Do not doubt me. Numbers 67, 412, 87. You will now comprehend the delay.
673.—Tuesday, January 15, 1856.
H.B. M.—He that conquers a fault is even more worthy than if he had never erred. With truth and honour for your weapons—hope still.—ROYAL NAVY.