With this thought and wish I commended his idea and encouraged his design, advising him to put it into execution as quickly as possible, as, in truth, absence produced its effect in spite of the most deeply rooted feelings.
Con este pensamiento y deseo, aprobé su parecer y esforcé su propósito, diciéndole que lo pusiese por obra con la brevedad posible, porque, en efeto, la ausencia hacía su oficio, a pesar de los más firmes pensamientos.