• I used to live luxuriously, a king among men. Exotic goods were a mere collection, until I was burdened with that damned woman. She staggered upon my porch, frost-bitten by the winter snow. I felt sympathy at her claim to have sought asylum from the harsh conditions of the bitter winter storm. I took the poor girl in and treated her ailments. I soon learned her name and we became close friends. But few months passed when we were bound to each other by marriage. We were blissful in the thoughts of our bright future. Our love seemed everlasting, but gradually it all changed. Oh god did it change.
    Soon I realized why it was my house that she stumbled upon; I understand where my appeal lies. My wealth was my glory as she saw it in the way she frivolously lay waste to my fortune. But why, my dearest Judith? Our love was an almighty force! Had it driven you to the edges of insanity as your unfaithful deeds have done to me? Your death was the effect of a mere act of vanity, and for what? Now I am left to mourn the love that had once been, forevermore.