Voltaire writes that after le Marquis de Villette informed him that he was a relative of de Champlitte, he thought he would forgive him for the liberty Voltaire takes in writing to him about his present situation. Voltaire notes that the Marquis inspired him with a real interest in his affairs as he was amiable and witty. Voltaire notes that he thinks the Marquis has an excellent heart and that he respects and loves his father as much as he should. He adds that the Marquis feels his faults keenly and also feels the need and honest pleasure of repairing them. Voltaire writes that the kindness of his character has sometimes emboldened him to observe with the Marquis how often dangerous liasons with young people are, and of what emptiness one finds in their societies. He adds that the Marquis does him the honour of considering his ‘little hermitage’ as his home, and states that when he will lose the house the Marquis will have to leave too. Voltaire notes that he forsees the Marquis staying with de Champlitte before his return to Paris, noting that de Champlitte will be responsible for the reconciliation between the Marquis and his father. Voltaire concludes by saying that he would like to visit de Champlitte along with the Marquis but suspects that his age and health will prevent such a visit.