TLS to Madame D. Ergaz from Vladimir Nabokov, January 27, 1961 ., January 27, 1961

Written from 57 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, in French, demanding that Ergaz cease legal proceedings against Girodias as VN had asked in an earlier telegram. Cannot see why things cannot be resolved without lawyers ("Simple comme bonjour"). Believes himself to be in the right, but finds that it will cost too much (financially and in terms of his work) to achieve the ideal result (i.e. a complete break with Olympia). Demands clarification of Ergaz's reference to possible unknown "pocketbook" contracts. Threatens to resume proceedings if Olympia does not submit its accounts.