I have decided, brother. I will travel away, far away from this town. I cannot stay. Something about this town makes me restless, even crazy. I will take trip far away, perhaps come home.... no, I cannot come home. I know this. It is dangerous to even be writing about this. That damn woman made sure of that, even after....

I think I will take trip to the sea. The waves always help me forget. Anushka never can touch me there. Not just because woman sailors are so rare. The waves, the rocking, it reminds me of that night that I ran away.... I should have been scared, but it was the happiest day of my life. The boat was freedom. Perhaps it will be again.

I am sending more money, 800 dollars. I hope it helps. Good luck, brother. May your life be free of her presence, even if mine is not.

Dmitri