29 July, 1888

Mistress Hattie,

I hope this parcel finds you in best health. I send my sincerest apologies in its tardiness in reaching you and do hope that it has not arrived too far behind the wings of necessity. As I am sure you will discover, the Scotsman has made some alterations to your cloak that will, I am sure, be of utmost use to you in your travels. Be sure to try it on for fit before you fly off on your next journey though, Mistress. It would be of poor taste if the cut were not to your liking. 

Your father has apprised me of the situation that is unfolding there. Tread lightly if you should again encounter the men you spoke of in your last missive. They are members of a most dangerous organisation and must not be trifled with. While I continue to seek more information about them, please, Mistress, afford them a wide berth. I have heard that their leader is very skilled in many arts, and some of them rival my own. As I cannot be there in person to be sure you are safe, please take care in only accepting gifts from those whom you know for certain can be trusted. Especially if the gifts are to be eaten or drunk. 

I have packed a pfial of general antidote in with your cloak. Keep it on your person at all times.  Should anything you eat or drink cause any malaise, please, Dear Mistress make use of it with all haste. In addition, I have sent along some of my special tea for calming your stomach. I do know how certain foods upset your constitution and we need you in best health, Mistress.

The Scotsman sends his best and is bothersomely indisposed of late as he attempts to unravel the mystery of the item which you sent with your last letter. He is desperately obsessed by the thing and will speak of nothing else. I must apologise but much of what he has discovered is beyond my own reckoning and I must defer from passing along any of his discoveries at this time as I fear, in my ignorance, I may provide inaccurate information. I shall have him write to you himself to detail the intricacies of the device with as much haste as I can muster from him. That is, if I can tear him from his laboratory long enough to coax him into sitting down with a pen and paper. 

Until then, Mistress, be safe and know that my blessings are always with you.

Carlotta

P.S. - I have enclosed an amulet which should protect you from the local shamans and their most dark hexes. Do not laugh,  Mistress. I implore you to wear it on your person. The shamans where you live follow a dark and terrible goddess whom they call Kali-Ma. She is not to be trifled with and neither are they. 

P.P.S - If your travels should lead you to the region, could you please endeavor to meet up with a Madame Amita Jayashri in Mumbai? Her stall can be found in the Spice Market and will be easily distinguishable by the amulets she is famous for selling. She will have a package for me if you but mention my name. We are old acquaintances.