[Letterhead of The Norinchukin Bank]
Acceptance Of Extension
April 14, 2000
To: The Talbots, Inc.
Re: Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of January 25, 1994; First
Amendment, dated as of November 21, 1995; Second Amendment,
dated as of April 18, 1996; Third Amendment, dated as of April
17, 1998; and Fourth Amendment Agreement, dated as of April
16, 1999, between The Talbots, Inc. as borrower, and The
Norichukin Bank (the "Agreement")
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Dear Sirs:
Pursuant to Section 14 (j)(ii) of the Agreement, we hereby irrevocably accept
your one year extension of the Revolving Credit Period (as defined in the
Agreement) so that the Revolving Credit Period would expire on April 17, 2002.
Very truly yours,
The Norinchukin Bank,
New York Branch
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By:________________________
Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
General Manager
