Chapter 31: October

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌‌​‌​​‌‌‌​‌​‌​‌​​‌​‌‌‌‌​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌​​​‌​‌‌‌‌‌‌​​​‌‌⁠We arrived here yesterday. The ambassador is indisposed, and will not go out for some days. If he were less peevish and morose, all would be well. I see but too plainly that Heaven has destined me to severe trials; but courage! a light heart may bear anything. A light heart! I smile to find such a word proceeding from my pen. A little more lightheartedness would render me the happiest being under