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At two o'clock I dined with Monsieur D'H , whose daughter-in-law, la Comtesse de P 's first-born son, had seen the light of this world only a few hours before while at dinner, the servants rushed into the room in disorder, exclaiming, "All is over!" A detachment of dragoons, which passed a few hours ago to join the enemy, are returned! We rose precipitately; Mr.
My liking for him once brought upon me one of the most embarrassing mishaps of my life. It was at Nice, and at the table d'h<o^>te of a great hotel on the Promenade des Anglais, where I was seated next a French countess who, though she had certainly passed her threescore years and ten, was still most agreeable.
And now be kind enough to leave me and let me get up, and give this letter to Monsieur d'H , who is waiting at the door." All this was said with admirable coolness. The tones and intonations of her voice, the expression of her face showed no emotion. Her audacity was crowned with complete success. On receiving the answer from the hand of Monsieur C , Monsieur d'H felt his wrath subside.
At the table d'h te in the H tel des Empereurs, where we both lodged, we flew towards each other. He told me what I should have expected least of all, that my works had also many friends in America, that people had inquired from him about me with the greatest interest, and that the English translations of my romances had been reprinted, and spread through the whole country in cheap editions.
The house of Monsieur D'H was built over part of the old palace; and he had prepared one of the extensive caves for his family, in the event of the town being given up to the sword and rapine. I promised to avail myself of their kind offer, should the peril become more urgent; but I resolved to remain another day in our villa.
Among others, I contracted a friendship with Madame la comtesse de C and her two daughters, who were very amiable young ladies; and became intimate with the Princess C and Countess W , lady of the bedchamber to the queen of Hungary, and a great favourite of the governor, Monsieur d'H , in whose house she lived with his wife, who was also a lady of a very engaging disposition.
D'H took a key from a drawer, and commanded us to follow him. We traversed rapidly the chamber of the invalid lady, each inconsiderately repeating to her "All is lost!" We ascended a dilapidated staircase, and passing through a small trap-door, what was my astonishment, when I found myself in the Park!
The violent clamor of the Paris gazettes proves it to be too well written. They are publishing it in America, where your talents are justly appreciated.... I have not seen Mme. d'H for a long time: she dines at half-past nine wakes when other persons sleep, which makes it impossible to enjoy her society without paying the price of a night's repose.... Your friend and admirer Mr.
And now be kind enough to leave me and let me get up, and give this letter to Monsieur d'H , who is waiting at the door." All this was said with admirable coolness. The tones and intonations of her voice, the expression of her face showed no emotion. Her audacity was crowned with complete success. On receiving the answer from the hand of Monsieur C , Monsieur d'H felt his wrath subside.
And now be kind enough to leave me and let me get up, and give this letter to Monsieur d'H , who is waiting at the door." All this was said with admirable coolness. The tones and intonations of her voice, the expression of her face showed no emotion. Her audacity was crowned with complete success. On receiving the answer from the hand of Monsieur C , Monsieur d'H felt his wrath subside.
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