Besides,
he assured him that he was already, by order of the lieutenant de
police, surrounded with spies, who would watch all his motions,
and immediately discover the retreat in which he had disposed his
prize. These arguments, and the frank familiar manner in which they
were delivered--but, above all, the last consideration--induced
the young gentleman to disclose the whole of his proceedings to
the ambassador; and he promised to be governed by his direction,
provided the lady should not suffer for the step she had taken,
but, be received by her husband with due reverence and respect.
These stipulations being agreed to, he undertook to produce her
in eight-and-forty hours; and, taking coach, immediately drove to
the place of her residence, where he spent a whole day and night
in convincing her of the impossibility of their enjoying each other
in that manner; then, returning to Paris, he delivered her into
the hands of the ambassador, who, having assured her that she might
depend upon his friendship and protection, in case she should find
herself aggrieved by the jealous temper of Mr.
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