continues, and though in some respects improved, my malady is far from
being entirely cured. I have had, and still have, recourse to remedies of
every kind and shape; I must now give up the long-cherished hope of ever
being wholly restored. I hear that Y.R.H. looks wonderfully well, and
though many false inferences may be drawn from this as to good health,
still every one tells me that Y.R.H. is much better, and in this I feel
sincerely interested. I also trust that when Y.R.H. again comes to town, I
may assist you in those works dedicated to the Muses. My confidence is
placed on Providence, who will vouchsafe to hear my prayer, and one day set
me free from all my troubles, for I have served Him faithfully from my
childhood, and done good whenever it has been in my power; so my trust is
in Him alone, and I feel that the Almighty will not allow me to be utterly
crushed by all my manifold trials. I wish Y.R.H. all possible good and
prosperity, and shall wait on you the moment you return to town.

[K.]


250.

TO G. DEL RIO

Vienna, Nov. 12, 1817.

My altered circumstances render it possible that I may not be able to leave
Carl under your care beyond the end of this quarter; so, as in duty bound,
I give you this _warning_ a quarter in advance. Though it is painful to
admit it, my straitened circumstances leave me no choice in the matter; had
it been otherwise, how gladly would I have presented you with an additional
quarter's payment when I removed Carl, as a slight tribute of my gratitude.