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"But I am not at all sure of Agatha's," said I. "Why not?" "I have very strong grounds for supposing that she would not consent to the arrangement. What reasons have you for the contrary opinion?" "She will shew her sense." "But she loves me." "Well, Redegonde loves me." "I dare say; but does she love me?" "I am sure I don't know, but she will love you." "Have you consulted her upon the point?"
"You know, dear Redegonde, that I have always loved you, and I am ready to take you with me to Brunswick; what more can I say?" "If you love me you will wait with me and restore me to my mother, who must be in despair." "In spite of my devotion I am afraid I cannot do so." Instead of turning sulky the young madcap began to laugh again; and I determined she should come with me to Brunswick.
Redegonde wanted a rest, as indeed did I, but she had to give way when I said caressingly that we could sleep at Minden. Instead of scolding me she began to smile, and I saw she guessed what she had to expect; in fact, when we got to Minden we had supper, and then went to bed together as man and wife, and stayed in bed for five hours.
"See you after what your mother said?" "Well, why not, who knows of it?" "Who knows? You don't know me, Redegonde. I do not care to indulge myself in idle hopes, and I thought I had spoken to you plainly enough." Feeling angry, and vowing to have no more to do with this strange girl, I supped with Therese, and spent three delightful hours with her.
Redegonde wanted a rest, as indeed did I, but she had to give way when I said caressingly that we could sleep at Minden. Instead of scolding me she began to smile, and I saw she guessed what she had to expect; in fact, when we got to Minden we had supper, and then went to bed together as man and wife, and stayed in bed for five hours.
Ask the townsfolk what sort of character I bear, and whether my daughter is an honest girl or not! and you will not make such proposals again." "Good-bye, madam." "Good-bye, sir." As I went out I met Redegonde, and I told her word for word the conversation I had had with her mother. She burst out laughing. "Have I done well or ill?" said I. "Well enough, but if you love me come and see me."
I did not turn round till the mother gave me leave, and I then admired my charmer as a young man of five feet one, whose shape left nothing to be desired. Redegonde went out, and I followed her to the wings. "My dear," said I, "I am going to talk plainly to you. You have inflamed my passions and I shall die if you do not make me happy."
"No, but it is all the same. What I want to know now is whether you approve of my plan, and how much you want for the exchange, for your Agatha is worth much more than my Redegonde." "I am delighted to hear you do my mistress justice. As for the money question, we will speak of that later. In the first place I will take Agatha's opinion, and will let you know the result to-morrow morning."
I spent the rest of the day in making love to Redegonde, and Therese, who saw that I was pleased with the girl, advised me to declare myself, and promised that she would ask her to the house as often as I liked. But Therese did not know her. Next morning Gama told me that he had informed Marshal Botta that I would come and see him, and he would present me at four o'clock.
The third day after my arrival at Brunswick, Redegonde knowing that I was dining at Nicolini's came there too. Everybody had found out, somehow or other, that we had travelled from Wesel to Hanover together, and they were at liberty to draw whatever conclusions they pleased.
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