oblivious of the estimation in which we ought to hold the sun,
then it is quite certain, Heaven be praised! that I am quite
well. My second proposition is of a very different character.
Instead of sun, let us put moon, and instead of benefit, science;
then any one, gifted with a certain amount of reasoning powers,
will at once draw the conclusion that--I am a fool because you
are my sister. How is Miss Bimbles? [the dog.] I beg you will
convey all sorts of amiable messages from me to her. I also send
my kind remembrances to M. Kreibich [conductor of the Imperial
chamber-music], whom we knew at Presburg and also at Vienna; and
very best regards from Her Majesty the Empress, Frau Fischerin,
and Prince Kaunitz. Oidda!

GNAGFLOW TRAZOM.



52.

Vienna, Sept. 15, 1773.

WE are quite well, thank God; on this occasion we have contrived
to make time to write to you, although we have so much business
to do. We hope you also are well. Dr. Niderl's death grieved us
very much. I assure you we cried a good deal, and moaned and
groaned. Our kind regards to "Alle gute Geister loben Gott den
Herrn" [to all good spirits who praise the Lord], and to all our
friends. We graciously remain

Yours, WOLFGANG.