I was very soon disabused, but not however until I communicated to him my feelings in his regard.

The best proof of my mistake is furnished by the fact that my unnecessary frankness did not in the least check the enthusiasm with which he was prepared to risk fortune, liberty and life in our service.

Our interview was short.

We dismissed the ambassador who had acquired for us these new allies.

They, or rather he, of whom I have last spoken offered us money which we declined.