Her disinterestedness, too, has been equal to her fidelity.

When she first came to me it was upon L100 a year.

That sum was afterwards raised to L400 and finally to L1000; but when my debts made it necessary for me to sacrifice a great part of my income, Madame St.Laurent insisted upon again returning to her income of L400 a year.

If Madame St.Laurent is to return to live amongst her friends, it must be in such a state of independence as to command their respect.

I shall not require very much, but a certain number of servants and a carriage are essentials." As to his own settlement, the Duke observed that he would expect the Duke of York's marriage to be considered the precedent.