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When he has the keys in his keeping he does not drink, citizen." "I am glad to hear that," answered Latour, as he passed on. He found the turnkey Mathon in a neighboring wine shop, and called him out. The order was peremptory, and the man came quickly. Mathon had a history.
He had not been brought so constantly in touch with Latour that he could appreciate him as a lucky man, and he contemplated his part in the enterprise with misgiving. The plot was to be carried out on the second night upon which Mathon was on duty. This was the first precaution.
As yet, none of my party had abandoned me; the situation of affairs was not, up to the present, sufficiently clear to warrant an entire defection. The good Genevieve Mathon, whom chance had conducted to Versailles during the last week, came to share with Henriette, my sisters-in-law, and my niece, the torments and uncertainties which distracted my mind.
"Because he is a simpleton for so doing," said Louis XV with the utmost gravity, giving me at the same time an affectionate embrace. The prince des Deux Ponts Prince Max The dauphin and Marie Antoinette The comtesse du Barry and Bridget Rupert The countess and Genevieve Mathon Noel Fresh amours Nocturnal adventure Conclusion of this intrigue
"I have found out M. Mathon," answered Henriette. "Which, the father?" "Yes, madam." "And what is his present occupation?" "As usual, madam, superintending his kitchen and shop." "Is he alone in his business?" "Oh, no! madam; he is assisted by his son, a fine dark handsome young man." "His son then lives with him?" "Yes, madam, and he is married."
Were he a party to mademoiselle's escape it would be argued that he would have seized the first opportunity; that he had not done so would go some way to prove his innocence. On this evening, too, Mathon was particularly loud in his hatred of all prisoners, of one emigré prisoner in particular, and his manners were brutal. There would be many witnesses able to prove this.
Immediately upon my arrival I retired to bed, for fatigue had so completely overpowered me that I fell into a heavy slumber, from which I did not awake till the following day; when I found the duchesse d'Aiguillon, my sister-in-law, Genevieve Mathon, and Henriette, seated by my bed: the sight of them was cheering and gratifying proof of my not being as yet abandoned by all the world.
Possibly she may now be in trouble or difficulties, from which I might have a thousand ways of relieving her; but it is never too late to do good. To-morrow, early, you shall set out for Paris; when there, go to the rue Saint Martin, inquire for the sign of la Bonne Foi; it is kept by a pastrycook, named M. Mathon, of whom I wish you to learn every particular relative to his daughter Genevieve."
Mathon unlocked the door and entered the room. "Jeanne St. Clair, your turn has come." The woman moved slowly. "Quickly," said Mathon. "Your head's still in its place. Wrap the hood of your cloak well round it. There's no need to feel cold before the time. Don't speak," he added in a whisper. They went out together, Mathon locking the door again. "This is the prisoner."
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