She is here, it is true, not by her own choice,--he carried her hither by force; but he will pretend to swear that she adores him.

Let us insist on his producing the secret treasure; and when she enters, the Duc de Lt---- can have no doubt that his flatteries and attentions will charm the lady and provoke all the jealous fears of our host.

It would be a fair revenge upon his imperious self conceit." This suggestion delighted me.

I hastened to the Prince.

At that instant the musicians had just commenced.