This explanation being despatched by Pipes, who had, by this time,
found his master, the young gentleman inquired about the couple
whom he had so unfortunately pursued, and understood from his
valet-de-chambre, who learned the story from their own mouths, that
the lady was the only daughter of a rich Jew, and her attendant no
other than his apprentice, who had converted her to Christianity,
and married her at the same time; that this secret having taken
air, the old Israelite had contrived a scheme to separate them for
ever; and they being apprised of his intention, had found means
to elope from his house, with a view of sheltering themselves in
France, until the affair could be made up; that, seeing three men
ride after them with such eagerness, they never doubted that the
pursuers were her father, and some friends, or domestics, and on
that supposition had fled with the utmost despatch and trepidation,
until they had found themselves happily undeceived, at that very
instant when they expected nothing but mischief and misfortune.
Lastly, the Swiss gave him to understand, that, after having
professed some concern for his deplorable situation, and enjoyed a
slight refreshment, they had taken their departure for Dover, and,
in all likelihood, were safely arrived at Paris.
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