The
merchant for whom you so nobly shed your blood has not put in
an appearance. I am sorry, -- for I too would have gladly given
some of my blood in order to atone for the shedding of yours,
-- The septet in two parts, I don't like that; and why this division?
[Opus 20 was published in two parts, each containing three movements]
-- And how is it going to be done? -- It would have been appropriate
to have a c[opy] made on finer paper for the Empress. However,
it will do as it is -- I have several new compositions. Just let
me know what you want -- What other news can you send me from
your learned Leipzig? -- I am staying in the country and leading
the rather lazy life, in order, however, to lead again later on
-- an all the more active one --
As
always your true friend
Beethoven