Blaize was soon drawn away by one of the quacks, and, in spite of his master's angry looks, he could not help purchasing one of the infallible antidotes offered for sale by the charlatan.

Parravicin had no sooner finished his business with the usurer than he strolled along the nave, and was equally surprised and delighted at meeting with his friends, who briefly explained to him why they were there.
"And how do you expect the adventure to terminate ?" asked Parravicin, laughing heartily at the recital.
"Heaven knows," replied the earl.

"But what are you doing here ?" "I came partly to replenish my purse, for I have had a run of ill luck of late," replied the knight; "and partly to see a most beautiful creature, whom I accidentally discovered here yesterday." "A new beauty!" cried Rochester.

"Who is she ?" "Before I tell you, you must engage not to interfere with me," replied Parravicin.

"I have marked her for my own." "Agreed," replied Rochester.