Carcassonne, 7 January 1914



Dear Monsieur Saunière,

On checking your account balance I note that you still owe me 6037 francs, not including interest, for furniture mostly supplied to you in 1908. As we have to come to some sort of conclusion regarding this matter, I am asking you to settle this outstanding balance. Should you not be able to pay me the whole amount I would ask you to agree to me taking out a lien on your property. That would not cause you any inconvenience and I myself would feel much happier about things. On these terms you could then take the time you needed to settle the bill, paying me interest half-yearly at the customary rate of 5%.

I look forward to hearing from you,


Yours,



Monsieur Noubel