Lucerne, June 17, 59. A couple of hasty lines before meat, and after work ! Best thanks for the restored bijou. I have just despatched the first manuscript of the 3rd act to Leipzig [Hartels]. An old tale : — it's raining ! A new one : — for 3 days past I ride ! Ride ! ! — It's continued every morning. My doctorkin insisted on it. I hope for much good from it. Don't tell Wesendonck, or he'll lock up all his horses next time I come to Zurich! Absolutely nothing befallen — barring much rain ! — Tomorrow, if the sun shines, I'll try and set about composing again. The visit of you two did me good. It was very kind of you. I am calm and fairly cheerful. Be it yourself! Soon more : — for to-day a mere trifle of a thousand greetings. R. W.
Richard Wagner
Source: Richard Wagner to Mathilde Wesendonck, translated by Ellis, No. 78