The writer expresses deep personal loyalty to the monarch and comments on reports that Cosinski and other conspirators swore a religious oath to the Virgin Mary before attempting their crime. He notes with irony that many infamous assassins were also deeply religious. He suggests that the monarch’s presence, virtues, and humanity may have stirred natural feelings of compassion in the would-be assassin, countering the influence of religious fanaticism. The writer believes this horrific event will ultimately strengthen the monarch’s position and make rebellion shameful. He requests a brief reply, to be sent to Geneva, and closes with renewed expressions of respect and devotion.