Part 16
LAPIN.--Fais vrais efforts pour être patient, confiant; vous ne m’aidez guères. Ennuyée jadis me racontiez tout, aujourd’hui, amusée, vien! Faut absolûment que vous écrive une fois, trop injuste me priver seule défense ce qui facile autrefois pas impossible aujourd’hui. Lettre reçue, rien dedans.
1642.--_Saturday, September 5, 1868._
LAPIN.--Lettre Lundi gentille. Demande pas choses compromettantes, seulement noms personnes voyez, genre vie menez. Comme l’an dernier: ouvertement, jamais prohibé. Réticence rend jaloux.
1643.--_Wednesday, September 16, 1868._
LAPIN.--Plus de huit jours sans m’écrire. Je ne peux plus douter de la vérité. Mon cœur est presque brisé. Que Dieu vous pardonne. Adieu.
1644.--_Monday, September 28, 1868._
LAPIN.--J’espére que quand nous nous reverrons, tout s’éclaircira. En attendant, croyez que je ne suis ni injuste pour le passé, ni ingrat pour le présent.
1645.--_Tuesday, September 29, 1868._
MURILLO and EUCLID.--Thursday Red. 1.50 train.
1646.--_Tuesday, October 6, 1868._
FIRST CLASS.--Fare One Shilling.
1647.--_Thursday, October 15, 16, 17, 1868._
B. E. N. (my Premier).--What do you intend to do with “Old Tom,” of Grenoble?--E. W.
1648.--_Monday, October 19, 1868._
B. E. N. (my second).--What is your opinion of Christopher Columbus’s egg trick?--E. W.
1649.--_Tuesday, October 20, 1868._
E. E. N. (My third).--I know that Christopher Columbus’s egg trick was only symbolical, and not real. E. G. G. is, or ought to be, at Southampton.--E. W.
1650.--_Thursday, October 29, 1868._
ONE.--nx--hr hkk; cn mns khjd sn kdaud xds. Gnv knmf mnshbd vntke xnt vams udqx jhmc sgntfgsr.
1651.--_Wednesday, November 4, 1868._
ONE.--Amx cax aesdq sgd svdksg fkae sn ldds, fn vgdqd, ame ar knmf ar xnt khjd. Aesdq h fn sn h Akk oaqshbtkaqr.
1652.--_Friday, November 6, 1868._
B. E. N.--You know what happened to my money and papers in the heart of the city of London. It is utterly impossible to mistake the power that I have to contend with; even here, with success unexpected, unexampled, and unprecedented, i.e., for Vulcan’s head clerk; for me, “Le jeu ne vaut pas la chandelle!”--CYGNE.
1653.--_Monday, November 9, 1868._
B. E. N. (Cygne).--Does any one want your place? Not one but two aspiring, and, of course, fiery young Vulcan want mine; thus, roasted on both sides, I am sure to be “done brown.” What a fool I was to kill the goose that laid the golden egg! I made sure that it would make my fortune; I have had nothing but misfortune ever since. Like the Romans, my solace is, “Civis Londinum sum.”--Pope’s Head-alley.--MARECHAL.
1654.--_Wednesday, November 11, 1868._
B. E. N. (Cygne).--Hardly the first, as my “silver cord” is already stretched too far. No more “Londinum” for me? Are not the rivers of the East better than the waters of the “Serpentine”? Crocodiles’ eggs only hatch in “Roman” earth. With not a “drop” to drink.--“La VEUVE.”
1655.--_Saturday, November 14, 1868._
B. E. N. (Old Tom).--Méfiez-vous des veuves. Oh! what a fool I was to kill the goose that laid the golden egg! And such an egg! Le gamin de Londres. Tom’s Coffee-house.--E. W.
1656.--_Tuesday, November 17, 1868._
B. E. N.--(Le 10 Décembre).--Quand je contemple les étalages des gros marchands d’œufs, il me vient toujours l’idée qu’il neige de gros flocons d’or sur La Manche, et qu’un petit bateau français déploie toutes ses voiles pour les attraper.--E. W.
1657.--_Tuesday, December 1, 1868._
WHOOLY BEAR.--Ch--rlton. Danger. Write fully to “the General’s Friend” only. No. 21, or per Queen.
1658.--_Thursday, December 31, 1868._
ALL. at. B. one P. laid. up. men. waiting. long. grim. sorry. train. rite. B. speed.
1659.--_Monday, January 4, 1869._
THE WHITE DO . . . .--Oh, sir, please do come and see the Cross.
1660.--_Monday, January 4, 1869._
ONE.--Hpu 2 opuft--tpssy zpv xfsf tp jmm--ipqf rvjuf xfmm opx--mpoh x6z po kpvsofz--wfsz nvdi cfuufs--wfsz ljoc uipvhuit--gffm mpofmz.
1661.--_Saturday, January 9, 1869._
WHITE DOVE.
1662.--_Saturday, January 9, 1869._
TO S. H. H.--Susammne tuto yuyon fufruromum alullul.
1663.--_Thursday, January 21, 1869._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Grenoble. Ten thousand times, Grenoble. Decimals are but as dust in the balance.--E. W.
1664.--_Friday, January 22, 1869._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Pitch Decimals to little boys at school; the proper place for them; but pitch yourself into the “Hotel du Commerce,” at Grenoble; the proper place for you.--E. W.
1665.--_Monday, January 25, 1869._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--The present at Christmas, as I predicted, has turned out a fool’s paradise. You will find K. E. Y. at Grenoble; that will not turn out a fool’s paradise.--E. W.
1666.--_Wednesday, January 27, 1869._
ONE hpu uxp gppmt uijt ujnf yuyou tuare fuan suotulher.--S. H. H.
1667.--_Wednesday, February 3, 1869._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--K. E. Y. left Southampton on 20th Jan.; Caen on 23rd; took tea (avec deux œufs à la coque) at Austin’s Hotel, Paris, on 24th; is detained at St. Etienne; and calculates on being at Lyons on 4th inst., and Grenoble on the 10th (Hauptverbindungsstrassen).--E. W.
1668.--_Friday, February 5, 1869._
SOMERSET HOUSE, Dead-house, Strand, nine weeks since.--Cheshire Cheese.
1669.--_Tuesday, February 9, 1869._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Where are you? Turn up and show yourself. K. E. Y. is in Grenoble, waiting for you, and has nothing better to do than to read Fielding’s “Tom Jones” and re-translate Disraeli’s two French Cooks in Tancred (Rosenfarbig).--E. W.
1670.--_Wednesday, February 17, 1869._
ONE.--Cmm opuft sfdfjwfe--hmbe zpv bsf rvjuf xfmm--buo--hppe ofxt gspn--jo upmfsbcmf hppe ifbmui--wfsz ljoe nipvhiut.
1671.--_Friday, February 19, 1869._
C. V. C.--Builders.--V. C. V.--Sands are shifting; what time is it? Rocks splitting, look to your foundation.
1672.--_Monday, February 22, 1869._
SATINPIPER.--Alla svänska näktergaller vänta langtande pa din framkomst i vartiden.
1673.--_Monday, February 22, 1869._
E. G. G. (en famille).--The Jew is strong, the Greek is stronger, the Gipsey is still stronger, but the Counterfeit is the strongest of all, having beaten the Gipsey. (Horsemonger-lane, 1848.)--E. W.
1674.--_Friday, February 26, 1869._
E. G. G. (en famille).--Pitch Decimals into the river “Isère,” and let them float down to the Mediterranean, and find their way by Egypt to Arabia, whence they came. (Pocket-book, 1853.)--E. J. W.
1675.--_Monday, March 1, 1869._
NO BODY, NO BODY.--Again drifted on the uncertain sands of time in silent doubt. Yours received.--P.M., Saturday, 5 o’clock, Feb. 13th.
1676.--_Tuesday, March 2, 1869._
E. G. G. (en congé).--Like Caractacus, when prisoner at Rome, I cannot forget that the “Honorables,” whose abilities, measured by their salaries, must be colossal, envied me my humble cottage in Great Britain. Not the ides of March, but the river March remember.--E. J. W.
1677.--_Wednesday, March 3, 1869._
LITTLE ONE.--Hoop came. Heartsick. Cold letter. No hope. Weary of life. Old man.
1678.--_Friday, March 5, 1869._
E. G. G. (on y est).--La Providence n’est pas toujours avec les forts bataillons. Leave K. E. Y. in Grenoble, but transfer your valuable services from the “Isère” to the “March.” Read the “Hamburger Nachrichten.”--E. J. W.
1679.--_Saturday, March 6, 1869._
REFORMED by a fair, enthusiastic little missionary. Send photos.--B.
1680.--_Tuesday, March 23, 1869._
ONE.--wfsz tpssz zpv izwf cffo tp jmm--tizmm cf hmze up ifzs zpv zsf rvjuf xfmm zhzjo--op tjho pg tqsjoh zfu--wfsz ljve uipvhiut.
1681.--_Friday, April 9, 1869._
ONE.--hpu opuf--tibmm cf bu uif qmbdf obnfe po uifuxfouzgjstu pg uijt npoui--up tbwf ujnd nffu bt tppo bt zpv dbo--xsjuf.
1682.--_Saturday, April 24, 1869._
POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got there next day, and what will poor Snow Mountain do?
1683.--_Monday, April 26, 1869._
PAX to ----.--Your imagination is fertile: your assumption delicious. May God bless you. (Eyes, nose, and--chin.)
1684.--_Friday, April 30, 1869._
P. S. (120).--It’s no use temporizing, and like a cat, always walking round a hot dish.--POLLAKY.
1685.--_Friday, May 7, 1869._
POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got here quite safe, and I was pleased when I saw him. Good-bye. From poor Snow Mountain.
1686.--_Thursday, May 27, 1869._
PESHAWUR.--In Memoriam Spring of 1859.--Aux fidèles fidèle.
1687.--_Friday, June 11, 1869._
“CAECIAS.”--573. 9340. 1287. 7134 . . . 2051. 623. 14. 33509. . 721. 1859. 0731.--9.6.69.--Pollaky.
1688.--_Friday, July 2, 1869._
“STEPHANIE.”--Not so fast, please.--Can you trust the whip?--Pollaky.
1689.--_Tuesday, July 6, 1869._
BIRDIE E. F. C.--E. F. F. C. Isabelle? Fur cap.
1690.--_Thursday, July 15, 1869._
“103.”--Ne manquez pas--9748. 11. 33. 360--answer.--Pollaky. Paddington-green.
1691.--_Saturday, August 7, 1869._
“SIROCCO.”--Mistaken kindness! Have you forgotten the cavern?--Pollaky, Paddington-green.
1692.--_Monday, August 16, 1869._
ILE: War krank, jetzt wieder in W.
1693.--_Tuesday, August 24, 1869._
POLISHED MARBLE.--The poor old man got all safe. I was surprised to see him, but very pleased. He will stay a long time yet.
1694.--_Thursday, August 26, 1869._
ILE; Dank; noch leidend, folge Dir gern.
1695.--_Thursday, September 16, 1869._
“ZERO.”--5732, 14856. ´´21976´´ . . . 0356. 15-63. 5202.--Telegram,, 15-234--99415--1, 52, 14792. ´´311259. . . 715, 40. 3d visit. . 15. 9. 69.--POLLAKY, Paddington-green.
1696.--_Friday, September 24, 1869._
ONE.--vntkc xnt khjd sn ldds mnv hmrsdzc ne shld mzldc. h edzq h rgzkk mns ad zakd sn cn rn sgdm. bzmmns qdlzhm hm okzbd mzldc ldds ymx vgdqd xnx khjd.
1697.--_Tuesday, September 28, 1869._
ONE.--Kds sghmfr qdlzhm zr sgdx vdqd--he vd bzm ldds zs sgd shld nqhfhmzkkx mzldc vd vhkk--h vhkk kds xnt jmnv--jhmc sgntfgsr zmc vhrgdr.
1698.--_Friday, October 1, 1869._
ONE.--Sghmfr bzmmns qdlzhm zr sgdx vdqd. Bzmmns bnld sn okzbd mzldc. Zkk hr chr-bnudqdc. Sqtrs mn nmd. Jhmc sgntfgsr zmc vhrgdr.
1699.--_Monday, October 4, 1869._
TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--GRAND INAUGURATION of the APIARY. October swarms will occur as per notices. Postulants will hive and buzz as directed in September Circulars. For honey certificates apply to past grands. For flight see further advertisements.--J. G. B.
1700.--_Tuesday, October 5, 1869._
AQMLJ hmd louch avttglgj tjlljq vwjq qjeyg tmwj xjhmiu ljttvir fdqjth ein lqdj, viqefldqju avlg vtmwj neqtvir im otjjf lgel ivrgl.
1701.--_Monday, October 11, 1869._
SKZPCJJY. Bcyp Dyllw, kccr wmsp bgqrpyarcb dpgclb zclcyrf rfc ugjjmu zwrfc jyic. Pmu slbcp rfc qrypq. Amkkml qcy spccxcq. Dcyrfcpucgefr. Wmspq Zgawajc.
1702.--_Tuesday, October 12, 1869._
ONE.--vhkk ldds nm lnmcyx mdws--he xnt khjd--kds ld jmnv--cn mns qdlzhm hm okzbd mzldc--ldds vgdqd xnt khjd.
1703.--_Friday, October 15, 1869._
ONE.--Xnt rzx xnt vhkk bnld he H khjd; vghbg knnjr zr he xnt chc mns bzqd; he rn oqzx cn mus sqntakd xntqrdke.
1704.--_Saturday, October 16, 1869._
“ROLAND” 7543. 17, 359. 1946,--0751. . 287. 1. 51. 74, 6.--POLLAKY, Paddington-green.
1705.--_Monday, October 25, 1869._
VNCSFMMB.--Efbs gbooz ep xsjuf epou lopx xibu up nblf pg zpvs tjmfodf zpvss cjdzjmf.
1706.--_Wednesday, October 27, 1869._
AIXA.--The Horseman dangerously ill. Search pass leading to Mountain.--POLLAKY.
1707.--_Monday, November 1, 1869._
AIXA (Telegram).--The Horseman slightly better. (Rome, 27.10.69.)--POLLAKY’S Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green. London, W.
1708.--_Monday, November 8, 1869._
DIPLOMAT.--Telegram, “He has shaved.”--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.
1709.--_Friday, November 12, 1869._
AIXA.--The Horseman is dismounted, and left in the cold. (Telegram R . . . . No. 9th).--POLLAKY, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green.
1710.--_Saturday, November 13, 1869._
E. NEST., F. Nest., C. Nest., 22d February.--Snow on the ground, yet ’twas then the heart grew warmer. You did quite right. I am very grateful. Listen, when another year dawns. Be very careful of yourself. I bide my time. God bless you ever.--28 M. E 8, Letters.
1711.--_Monday, November 22, 1869._
A WHISPER. Empty pocket. As quiet as a mouse. At Xmas.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green, W.
1712.--_Thursday, November 25, 1869._
ILE! Endlich Nachricht Noch nicht wohl, immer Dein, bleibe es.
1713.--_Tuesday, November 30, 1869._
HAWKER.----Particulars rewarded.--CALL.--MUM.
1714.--_Tuesday, November 30, 1869._
BRAS PIQUE:--You are a dark shadow on the Road of life. I will not touch it.--POLLAKY, 13 Paddington-green.
1715.--_Wednesday, December 8, 1869._
MARGUERITE.--Rien de nouveau. Look next year and the years following. Write soon. Tout à toi.--FAUST. Fleurs qui vivaient auprès d’elles. Dites lui qu’elle est belle.
1716.--_Saturday, December 18, 21, 23, 1869._
CURLY FEATHER.--Wet or dry, must I never see you more?--Disconsolate Umbrella.
1717.--_Thursday, December 30, 1869._
CURLY FEATHER CANNOT TELL.
1718.--_Tuesday, January 4, 1870._
THE CRUELLEST WRONG of ALL. Not in the slightest hurt. Thought it the most natural thing in the world. The cruellest wrong of all is not to have a personal knowledge of Jesus; wrongs Him--wrongs oneself.
1719.--_Friday, January 7, 1870._
F. O. G.--Leave E for N January 7th. M any time, “if you care.” The sooner the better. If there is not rain--Loyal à mort. “BLUE BELL.”
1720.--_Tuesday, January 11, 1870._
N B.--Read Jan. 7. Am so disappointed. Do you care for M--? If so, make it soon. E. for N. Jan. 7. M, if fine, any time. Fidèle à mort.--“Blue Bell.”
1721.--_Wednesday, January 19, 1870._
C. E. C.--Too late. On ne doit jamais aimer le bien d’autrui. Blaspheme not.--L. M. L.
1722.--_Thursday, January 20, 1870._
L. M. L.--Courage, mon petit chou. Soyez ferme, fiez-vous à moi, et soyez aussi silencieuse que les rochers au fond de la mer. Votre Français est très mauvais.--C. E. C.
1723.--_Thursday, January 20, 1870._
THE GOSPEL “for the period” (αιωνιον)--“He that hath ears to hear let him hear”--and nothing else can meet the exigencies of these perilous times. Inquiring Churchmen are invited to send their cards to G. W., 90, Stamford-street, Blackfriars.
1724.--_Saturday, January 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 1870._
NOT IN THESE BOOTS.--H. R.
1725.--_Thursday, January 27, 1870._
ALL very pleased indeed, with “several things,” especially cuffs. “Little blue oddity” very pretty. Used daily by me. Did not like intruding on them in their trouble, so send word thus. Let me know maker’s name of cotton. Farewell, Birdie.
1726.--_Monday, January 31, 1870._
TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--In consequence of the destruction by fire of the Star and Garter Hotel, Richmond, a GRAND FLITTING of the Order will occur Tuesday, 8th proximo. Red tickets obtained only of J. G. B. The Buzwing-hall, Jan. 26, 1870. By order.
1727.--_Monday, January 31, 1870._
TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--JAHARAH SINGH, P.B., will LECTURE (D.V.) at the Buzwing-hall, on Monday, 7th inst. Subject--“The Buzwing Theory of Flight.” By order.
1728.--_Wednesday, February 2, 1870._
THE ICE around the C. B. is very Rotten, and has broken up.--N. C. G.
1729.--_Monday, February 14, 1870._
GRACE.--His Eminence declares that, “of all the penitents he ever confessed, you cap them.” C’est facile à comprendre!--POLLAKY, Private Inquiry-office, 13, Paddington-green.
1730.--_Friday, February 18, 1870._
PEERLESS ONE.--“Il faut l’amour ou la religion pour goûter la nature.” Scorching inside last cover will discover affinity. Pray respond. Yours for ever. P * * * * R.
1731.--_Tuesday, March 1, 1870._
N. D. to PRIMA-DONNA.--L. B. H. B. A. Y. L. G. V. Y. Y. Q R. N. G. W. Y. R. G. G. R. E. S. B. E. L. B. H. F. H. A. Q. N. L. A. V. T. W. G.
1732.--_Tuesday, March 8, 1870._
SECULAR (Rome).--Nos. 50, 52, 53 safe--51, 52 ominous fingermarks! 51, struggled nobly.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.
1733.--_Tuesday, March 22, 1870._
BY the WATER, wishing for me, cruel fates that separate us. Why not break the cord? All my efforts useless. For many -- -- J.
1734.--_Friday, April 8, 9, 1870._
FRANKENSTEIN.--Wjshg grws ikwh uja afv vp dnm eg ddwulqvv cobyihtf hxfq ko jgspco lp dduf rh thkaatf rt twqqschh qnlv thiodvvug x iqs wjf stfvgow vxli grt tdhfwa dpz oguwgs wq nh ubig ihtf wtvvv uh k xlum qgwht hixf bqv xr ohxfu fbunjqi swu snfqvz rh mrxf lp zrws oguwgsv.
1735.--_Monday, April 25, 1870._
FRANKENSTEIN--oguwgs ugdhkwhf ddtpokoh ufwvmhf nb epxii zqmo ubuci kgsh ko pcz vjbon j wtz kgs gkbna ukkswa tkgfwu shceb df vwsh qg lvt vcghvz zjfq apx ufqf grt jw npbcm mg thtbl apx fbunjqi udmf fcsh qgbqvu jfdnuk apx vshctxtf.
1736.--_Saturday, April 30, 1870._
HOTEL--VIPER.--Henceforth you will not find such easy victims.--POLLAKY, 13, Paddington-green.
1737.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._
WOOLOOMOOLOO.--SHOUT.
1738.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._
A. E. T.--All well. Will carry out the instructions. Will smoke only one pipe. It may throw a light on the subject. Ahem! I am water-proof. Dieu vous garde.
1739.--_Tuesday, May 10, 1870._
FRANKENSTEIN -- -- gqow vsb hpu rvenjf eputfvr-pqffqef zcjw hpu tfdupqu j ikog dz fjbqef l qnlvuhf ur ijyg zrw grws vjfhvt rh jqvfugtwkoj dvw ppw knsqswcow fjdtz bqvuu grt fygs gcsokoj cojgm qgyw ejsjfu vsxdoht.
1740.--_Friday, May 20, 1870._
UNKIND and UNGENEROUS.--Pertinacious.
1741.--_Monday, May 23, 1870._
E. R.--157, 345. 671 Le Diable in miniature, 8621, 4561,,., 751, 8417,, 00--Pollaky.
1742.--_Monday, May 30, 1870._
W.--Think of A. C.: Ux: M: En:--ret: W·d: to Dom:--A FRIEND.
1743.--_Saturday, June 18, 1870._
SHIPTON to MACDONOGH.--Come back. Are the husks so pleasant that for them you desert the father’s house and bread? Walk in and take your desk as though you had left yesterday; and go home with Minchin as though nothing had happened. The Disciples of Jesus have no reproaches for returning Prodigals.
1744.--_Tuesday, June 21, 1870._
WOOLOOMOOLOO shout rapidly and royally. Varmint all vanished. Impetuous Popsey impecunious.
1745.--_Tuesday, June 21, 1870._
TARTARUS.--They appeared to be exceedingly jolly in their mourning-coaches.--POLLAKY, 13 Paddington-green, W.
1746.--_Saturday, June 25, 1870._
CECILIA!
1747.--_Tuesday, June 28, 1870._
TRUBNER.--rpf l vilpl vq uzq or ybv vihtf d jboh tkqfw yjwj ukg elcsb kg vq erpu zqsua ehcs sgu hpwhnpsg cxttw k farffv tr hvon.
1748.--_Saturday, July 2, 1870._
FOUNDRY was so pleased. Much dearer to her since. Happier by far. You and hope. Intend only gardens. Love Birdie for your sake.--Boo.
1749.--_Thursday, July 21, 1870._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Grenoble.--X.
1750.--_Friday, July 22, 1870._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--K. E. Y. has been boiling eggs in the crater of Mount Vesuvius; back in Grenoble end of this month, at Hotel du Commerce.--X.
1751.--_Saturday, July 23, 1870._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Look at the _Times_; telegrams now uncertain. Call at S----g, in Moravia, on the same line of longitude as Austerlitz. Make all haste to Grenoble.--X.
1752.--_Tuesday, July 26, 1870._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Telegrams of no use whatsoever. Stick to the _Times_ for correspondence. Pass by the Tyrol and the Land of William Tell to Grenoble. K.E.Y. is there.--X.
1753.--_Wednesday, July 27, 1870._
E. G. G. (en voyage).--Avoid the Land of William Tell; pass through the Tyrol, over the Stelvio then by Solferino, Magenta, and the Mount Cenis to Grenoble. (5th advertisement.)--X.
1754.--_Saturday, August 5, 1870._
LILY.--TIME FLIES.
1755.--_Friday, August 15, 1870._
WITH T.--You are merely her stepping stone. Arrived at T. B. G. B. Infatuated. Stop it. Some day you will turn, and her ruin will follow. She pretends you know all.
1756.--_Thursday, August 25, 1870._
MY Life, your S. Wife, Rosy.--Letter, telegram, fortnight. Are you better? Unhappy. V. S. when. £25 gone.
1757.--_Thursday, August 25, 1870._
TO STRAY BUZWINGS.--The BUZWING CHESTER CUP THIS DAY. Fluttering at 11. Banquet at 1. By order.
1758.--_Saturday, September 10, 1870._
MEDBERY and Mc Raye, attention! Julius stops at the Tavistock.
1759.--_Thursday, October 6, 1870._
PEARLS and GARNET.--Search large one first if practicable. Duplicates: if first is not found it will not much signify.
1760.--_Saturday, October 8, 12, 1870._
I COULD not speak; it was too sudden.
1761.--_Saturday, October 8, 1870._
PEARL and GARNET.--The sooner the better. Not the small one, as that and the next will be tried here. We cannot insure it, the last day you mention. If large is not found yet, no matter.
1762.--_Monday, October 24, 1870._
FCTNKPT. cnh,. K. yknn. dg. ev. vfg. Itgcv. Yguvgtp. Fqvgn. cv. ukz. qp. Ygfpgufcy. Pgnnkg.
1763.--_Thursday, October 27, 1870._
M. to DOLCE.--Will Dolce correct the shadow. M. cannot accompany it as it is now.
1764.--_Friday, October 28, 1870._
E. rave ramap eh efkvc devh qn cqzv wahhav. Stc fqh hegu sfhavaih sf cqzv eddaevefga? Tasvaii ja pexfap. Tera xgva hvzih. Iteww ewleci vaxesf ei zizew cqzvi qfwc.--V.
1765.--_Tuesday, November 1, 1870._
E. qf dvqlw efp facv kexa. Devhc iyvqnzwqzi jzh kgh hta jveii. Devgav!! Nexswc rave iqnhef pygxa moqx Waapi. Xega afozsvsai Hozihsi jvqgaf vaap vaepc lefhap hq ilekkav lshtew. Tawd cqzvi zizewwc.--V.
1766.--_Wednesday, November 2, 1870._
DINNA FORGET! My silence forgie. Whistle at Christmas and I’ll come to ye. Loyal je serai durant ma vie.
1767.--_Monday, November 7, 1870._
FCTNKPTCNH.--Uqtty yqw ctg knn ugpt cp cfftguu vjcx k ocy ytkvg gxgty vjkpy ucetq in vjg itcxg ecppqv cfxgtvkug cickp ugpf hkxg rqwpfu vq Fghtcy gzrgpugu cpf k ykun yckv. PGNNKG.
1768.--_Monday, November 21, 1870._
THE weight of this deep feeling is almost more than I can bear.
1769.--_Wednesday, November 23, 1870._
YOU could not speak. It was too sudden. I am a good rider. Green is my favourite colour. I want money.
PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, LONDON AND BECCLES.
Transcriber’s Notes
The printer of the source document used (almost) identical characters for number zero and lower-case letter o, which may have led to errors in the transcriptions of some of the the coded messages. The same applies to some instances of capital letter I and number 1.
Except as mentioned under Changes below, all advertisements have been transcribed verbatim, including inconsistencies, obviously missing punctuation, and obvious typesetting, spelling, factual or other errors, as they may have been inserted deliberately or may in some instances constitute (part of) a code. In addition, it is not clear where errors originated: in the original newspaper advertisement or in the transcription to or the printing of the book. The non-English advertisements in particular are full of (possibly deliberate) errors.
Changes made:
Advertisement headings (number and date) have been standardised to be entirely in italics.
No. 12: ... eyes,.it is ... changed to ... eyes, it is ...;
No. 127: Period inserted after first capital M;
No. 261: comma inserted after May 1;
No. 598: missing hyphen in mitge bracht assumed (changed to mitgebracht);
No. 695: 1876 changed to 1856.