From Mr. C–, Advocate

To Mr. Berbiguier, Rue Mazarine, No. 54

4/18/1818

Dear sir,

I must express my surprise by the highly inappropriate tone of your letter. 

I have not made you any promises on my own, and I know how to keep the ones I am in a position to make. 

I have not made you any promises that are personal to me, and I know how to keep those that I am in the position to make.

I have not made you take any steps, and have personally taken many that could have been avoided. If I had, I would have followed the example of Mr. Y–, currently working in this office, who is well-regarded here. That will be my approach in the future, since I have received so little appreciation for my efforts. 

You may do whatever you wish, I have nothing to fear. 

Humbly, 

C–