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Redegonde had made the conquest of the worthy prince, who was always disposed to gallantry, but felt it his duty during the first year of his marriage with the King of England's sister to preserve some kind of incognito in his amours. We spent an hour in walking up and down and talking of London and Berlin, but nothing was said of the Jew or the bill of exchange.
"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."
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.
Redegonde not wishing to be surprised in my arms rang the bell and told the waiter by no means to admit the lady who would come out of the coach and ask to be shewn in directly; but her precaution was vain, for, as the waiter went out, the mother and son came in, and we were taken in 'flagrante delicto'. I told them to wait outside, and getting up in my shirt I locked the door.
What surprised me was that the young nobleman had gained possession of Redegonde, whose mother appeared so intractable, but I knew what an influence caprice has on woman, and this explained the enigma. Agatha came to supper as usual, and laughed heartily when I told her of Lord Percy's proposal. "Tell me," said I, "if you would agree to the change?"
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."
When I was alone with Redegonde, far from begging for new favours, I advised her to be faithful to the prince; but though appearances were certainly not deceitful in this case, she would not admit anything. This was in accordance with her part as young mistress, and I did not reproach her for her want of confidence.
"You do not say that you will die if you chance to make me unhappy." "I could not say so, because I cannot conceive such a thing as possible. Do not trifle with me, dear Redegonde, you must be aware that I saw all in the mirror, and I cannot think that you are so cruel as to arouse my passions and then leave me to despair." "What could you have seen? I don't know what you are talking about."
I cried. Redegonde burst out laughing, and informed me it was her mother. I was done; I could not summon up courage to pass it off as a jest. Such a shock makes a man stupid; for a moment it numbs all the mental faculties, and wounded self-esteem only gives place to anger. I sat down on the front seat and coldly asked the mother why she had not come up to supper with us.
"May be, but know that I have seen all your charms. What shall I do to possess you?" "To possess me? I don't understand you, sir; I'm an honest girl." "I dare say; but you wouldn't be any less honest after making me happy. Dear Redegonde, do not let me languish for you, but tell me my fate now this instant." "I do not know what to tell you, but you can come and see me whenever you like."
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