Kayleigh-Marie Evans
To the Lord andCount Dracula,
I thank you very much for your kind invitation to visit your most noble establishment and am truly grateful for your acquiescence in answering the questions that I have burning within myself.
I shall be arriving by horse-drawn carriage on the morn of September 4th, providing that is an acceptable arrangement for the Count. In your previous communication to me, you mentioned the possibility of wolves and that it is rather chilly in Transylvania, what with the snow, and I cannot help but enquire as to whether or not there is safer means in which I may arrive at your estate. The howling may frighten the horses which would result in a disastrous consequences for my well being, regardless of whether they originate from man or beast. I do hope that this simple enquiry does not inconvenience you in any way.
On my person I shall carry naught but necessities, such as clothing, money and writing utensils, so there is no need for concern. I shall simply require a bed in which I can rest my head upon and sustenance for the few days I plan to stay, providing that this is alright with you good sir. As a token of appreciation towards your generous hospitality, I have purchased a bottle of the finest wines imported from Paris to quench our thirst as the nights wear on. I was unsure as to what you meant when you describe the conditions of the land in which you live, so I bought many a bottle for the many hours of darkness that the night brings fourth. I do so hope that Red Wine suits your fancy.
I would like to enquire as to what the conditions of Transylvania are like because the way the Count described it, and I do hope to beg your pardon for my observation, it appears to be a rather unsettling place. I do hope my comment has not offended you, as that is the last thing I would wish, and I would love to see Transylvania for myself and hear the stories that linger in your mind. As you are aware, good sir, I am writing for a newspaper column in the Sunday Times and I, like many of those who read about this 'dark and foreboding' place that has been know as Transylvania are keen to know the truth behind the lies. I have many questions I wish to discuss with you, but it would be ideal to converse with you over such matters in the flesh.
I do hope all is well, and I very much so look forward to meeting your acquaintance when I arrive.
Yours Sincerely,
Jonathan Harker