Encouraged by this frank intimation, and captivated by her fine
black eyes and easy behaviour, he attached himself to her from
that moment; and, in a little time, the conversation became so
particular, that the Capuchin thought proper to interfere in the
discourse in such a manner as gave the youth to understand that
he was there on purpose to superintend her conduct. He was doubly
rejoiced at this discovery, in consequence of which he hoped to
profit in his addresses, not only by the young lady's restraint,
that never fails to operate in behalf of the lover, but also by the
corruptibility of her guardian, whom he did not doubt of rendering
propitious to his cause. Flushed with these expectations, he behaved
with uncommon complacency to the father, who was charmed with the
affability of his carriage, and on the faith of his generosity
abated of his vigilance so much, that our hero carried on his suit
without further molestation; while the painter, in signs and loud
bursts of laughter, conversed with his dulcinea, who was perfectly
well versed in these simple expressions of satisfaction, and had
already found means to make a dangerous invasion upon his heart.
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