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I left her alone for a moment after supper, and went to the box, where I expected to find Madame Pichona, but it was occupied by maskers, who were unknown to me, so I rejoined my partner, and we went on dancing the minuets and quadrilles till the fandango was announced.
I left her alone for a moment after supper, and went to the box, where I expected to find Madame Pichona, but it was occupied by maskers, who were unknown to me, so I rejoined my partner, and we went on dancing the minuets and quadrilles till the fandango was announced.
I resolved to nip the intrigue in the bud, for my inclination for Donna Ignazia was of the lightest description; and I went to call on Madame Pichona, who had given me such a polite invitation to come and see her. I had made enquiries about her, and had found out that she was an actress and had been made rich by the Duke of Medina-Celi.
My Departure From Paris My Journey to Madrid The Count of Aranda The Prince de la Catolica The Duke of Lossada Mengs A Ball Madame Pichona Donna Ignazia "Well, chevalier," I said, "I have read the little note, and I will try and oblige his majesty as soon as possible. However, if I have not time to get away in twenty-four hours, his majesty must work his dread will on me."
The masker who had taken me to his box told me that I should see the fandango danced by the Gitanas with good partners. "But," I remarked, "does not the Inquisition object to this dance?" Madame Pichona told me that it was absolutely forbidden, and would not be danced unless the Count of Aranda had given permission.
You have seen him; he did not look his age." "Where have I seen him?" "Did he not bring you to my box?" "You don't say so! He did not tell me his name and I never saw him before." I was grieved to hear of his death; it was in all probability a misfortune for me as well as Madame Pichona.
"I have only been a short time in Madrid, and not having been presented at Court I really know no one." "Really! I quite pity you. Come and see me, you will be welcome. My name is Pichona, and anybody will tell you where I live." "I shall be delighted to pay my respects to you, madam." What I liked best about the spectacle was a wonderful and fantastic dance which was struck up at midnight.
Donna Pelliccia returned the epistle to the banker, who bowed and took his leave. This sounds almost incredible generosity, but in Spain such things are not uncommon. I have already mentioned the munificent gift of Medina-Celi to Madame Pichona.
You have seen him; he did not look his age." "Where have I seen him?" "Did he not bring you to my box?" "You don't say so! He did not tell me his name and I never saw him before." I was grieved to hear of his death; it was in all probability a misfortune for me as well as Madame Pichona.
The duke had paid her a visit in very cold weather, and finding her without a fire, as she was too poor to buy coals, had sent her the next day a silver stove, which he had filled with a hundred thousand pezzos duros in gold, amounting to three hundred thousand francs in French money. Since then Madame Pichona lived at her ease and received good company.
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