Volume VI Part 77 (1/2)

I thanked hi a cup of coffee fro I would breakfast with hi He lived with Roland, opposite St Charles, where Madahetta, lived

As soon as the Florentine was gone, I went to St Paul's in hot haste, for I longed to see what reception I should have from the two vestals I had initiated so well

When they appeared I noticed a great change Eay, while Armelline looked sad

I told the former that she should have her dispensation in three days, and her warrant for four hundred crowns in a week

”At the sarant of two hundred crowns”

At this happy tidings she ran to tell the superioress of her good fortune

As soon as I was alone with Ar her to resuaiety

”What shall I do,” said she, ”without Eone? I aer”

She shed tears which pierced me to the heart I swore I would not leave Rome till I had seen her married with a dowry of a thousand crowns

”I don't want a thousand crowns, but I hope you will see me married as you say; if you do not keep your promise it will kill me”

”I would die rather than deceive you; but you on your side o too far the other evening”

”I forgive you everything if you will remain my friend”

”I will; and now let me kiss your beautiful lips”

After this first kiss, which I took as a pledge of certain victory, she wiped away her tears; and soon after Emilie reappeared, accoreat cordiality

”I want you to do as much for Armelline's new friend as you have done for E in my power,” I replied; ”and in return I hope you will allow ”

”You will find the?”

When I was alone with the two friends I apologised for having disposed of them without their consent

”Our consent!” said Erateful indeed if we refused you anything after all you have done for us”