The wine failed in the expected effect, and, without inspiring
him with the plan, served only to quicken his desire of vengeance;
so that he communicated his purpose to his friend Peregrine, and
begged his assistance; but our young gentleman was too intent upon
his own affair to mind the concerns of any other person; and he
declining to be engaged in the project, Pallet had recourse to the
genius of Pickle's valet-de-chambre, who readily embarked in the
undertaking, and invented a plan, which was executed accordingly.
The evening being pretty far advanced, and the company separated
into their respective apartments, Pickle repaired, in all the
impatience of youth and desire, to the chamber of his charmer, and,
finding the door unbolted, entered in a transport of joy. By the
light of the room, which shone through the window, he was conducted
to her bed, which he approached in the utmost agitation; and
perceiving her to all appearance asleep, essayed to wake her with
a gentle kiss; but this method proved ineffectual, because she was
determined to save herself the confusion of being an accomplice in
his guilt.
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