He discharged him, and sent him to prison, dismissed his gentleman with disgrace, and, in wretchedness, got himself everywhere into quarrels, received affronts which a footman would not have put up with, and, after numerous follies, was recalled, and sent from the capital.

It is very probable that among the reprimands he received at court, his affair with me was not forgotten.

At least, a little time after his return he sent his maitre d' hotel, to settle my account, and give me some money.

I was in want of it at that moment; my debts at Venice, debts of honor, if ever there were any, lay heavy upon my mind.

I made use of the means which offered to discharge them, as well as the note of Zanetto Nani.