CHAPTER XXI.
"'Tis pleasing to be school'd in a strange tongue By female lips and eyes; that is, I mean When both the teacher and the taught are young, As was the case, at least, where I had been.
They smile so when one's right, and when one's wrong They smile still more." BYRON.
M.de Fontanges, aware of the impetuosity and caprice of his wife (at the same time that he acknowledged her many redeeming good qualities), did not further attempt to thwart her inclinations.

His great objection to her plan was the impropriety of retaining a prisoner whom he was bound to give up to the proper authorities.

He made a virtue of necessity, and having acquainted Newton with the wish of Madame de Fontanges, requested his parole of honour that he would not attempt to escape, if he was not delivered up to the authorities, and remain some time at Lieu Desire.

Newton, who had no wish to be acquainted with a French _cachot_ sooner than it was absolutely necessary, gave the promise required by M.de Fontanges, assuring him that ingratitude was not a part of his character.

M.de Fontanges then requested that Newton would accept of a portion of his wardrobe, which he would direct to be sent to the room that would be prepared for him.