Believe in the affection with which I cherish you.\"
The next day Josephine wrote from the palace of St. Cloud to Hortense, who was then at the waters of Cauterets:
Josephine to Hortense.
\"Your letter has greatly consoled me, my dear Hortense, and the tidings of your health, which I have received from your ladies, contribute very much to render me more tranquil. The Emperor has been deeply affected. In all his letters he seeks to give me fortitude,
Believe in the affection with which I cherish you.\"
The next day Josephine wrote from the palace of St. Cloud to Hortense, who was then at the waters of Cauterets:
Josephine to Hortense.
\"Your letter has greatly consoled me, my dear Hortense, and the tidings of your health, which I have received from your ladies, contribute very much to render me more tranquil. The Emperor has been deeply affected. In all his letters he seeks to give me fortitude,
