| June 11, 1791 |
| ...I must hurry, as it is already a quarter to seven- and the coach leaves at seven. When you are bathing, do take care not to slip and never stay in alone. If I were you I would occasionally omit a day in order not to do the cure to violently. I trust that someone slept with you last night. I cannot tell you what I would not give to be with you in Baden instead of being stuck here. From sheer boredom I composed to-day an aria for my opera. I got up as early as half-past four. Wonderful to relate, I have got back my watch-but-as I have no key, I have unfortunately not been able to wind it. What a nuisance! Schlumbla! That is a word to ponder on. Well, I would our big clock instead. Adieu-my love! I am launching today with Puchberg. I kiss you a thousand times and say with you in thought: "Death and despair were his reward!" Ever your loving husband W.A. Mozart See that Karl behaves himself. Give him kisses from me. Take an electuary if you are constipated- not otherwise. |