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"I know nothing about business," I replied. An Englishman took the bill, and after a careful examination said he neither knew the drawer, the accepter, nor the backer. "I am the backer," said Castelbajac, "and that ought to be enough, I think." Everybody laughed, besides myself, and I gave it him back courteously, saying politely that he could get it discounted on 'Change the next day.
"I know nothing about business," I replied. An Englishman took the bill, and after a careful examination said he neither knew the drawer, the accepter, nor the backer. "I am the backer," said Castelbajac, "and that ought to be enough, I think." Everybody laughed, besides myself, and I gave it him back courteously, saying politely that he could get it discounted on 'Change the next day.
I followed the magistrate's messenger, and cannot say how the woeful aspect, the tears and supplications for mercy of the poor wretch, moved my heart. He swore that Castelbajac had given him the notes, but he added that he knew where they came from originally, and would tell me if I would release him.
I went to Lord Pembroke to find out their address, but he was still in bed, and one of his servants took me to them. They were surprised to see me. I told them coolly enough that the four notes were forged, and that I should feel much obliged if they would give me forty guineas and take their notes back. "I haven't got any money," said Castelbajac, "and what you say astonishes me very much.
I went to Lord Pembroke to find out their address, but he was still in bed, and one of his servants took me to them. They were surprised to see me. I told them coolly enough that the four notes were forged, and that I should feel much obliged if they would give me forty guineas and take their notes back. "I haven't got any money," said Castelbajac, "and what you say astonishes me very much.
Ever since the other rogue, Castelbajac who, by the way, was never married to me made me know him, I have only lived with him by force, though his tears and his despairs have excited my compassion. If destiny had given me an honest man in his stead, I would have forsaken him long ago, for sooner or later he will be the death of me." "Where do you live?" "Nowhere.
My landlord was a Swiss who told me in confidence that he had received instructions to treat me well, and that I had only to ask for what I wanted. We shall see soon what was the result of all this. My Imprudence Passano I Am Imprisoned My Departure from Barcelona Madame Castelbajac at Montpellier Nimes I Arrive at Aix
"I really can't say. I knew Castelbajac, as he calls himself, six years ago, and I never heard he was married. I shall be delighted to join you, however. I must warn you not to say anything if he seems not to know me; he may possibly have good reasons for acting in that manner. Before long I will tell you a story which does not represent him in a very advantageous manner. I did not know he played.
By the third deal Schwerin had lost his twenty counters and asked for twenty more; but the banker told him he must pay for them, and the self-styled field-marshal's nephew lapsed into silence and played no more. At the following deal Castelbajac was in the same position as his friend, and being on my side he begged to be allowed to take ten pieces.
I also changed two other notes presented to me by the same gentleman, and put them all under my snuff-box. Play began. I had no croupier, so I was obliged to deal slowly and keep an eye on the two counts, whose method of play was very questionable. At last both of them were dried up, and Castelbajac gave me a bill of exchange for two hundred guineas, begging me to discount it for him.
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