I forgot something, my illustrious doctor, and am obliged to write you another note, to let you know that, in order to arrive on time at the Académie Française, we will sit down to dinner at one o'clock at the latest. I still hope that you will not stand us up, and that you will make an effort in honor of Mr. d'Arcy, who well deserves it. You will have a very healthy dinner. If your gout has tormented you since yesterday's dinner, I hope that it will go easy on you tomorrow. Adieu, my illustrious doctor; that is a nasty gout that has nastily chosen its time.