I then, for
the first time, perceived his drift, to my no small surprise and
indignation; and, with evident marks of displeasure, told him, I
was sure he had nothing to propose that would be agreeable to my
inclination, and that I would immediately leave the house. Upon
which he gave me to understand, that I could not possibly retire,
because he had sent away my chair, and all his servants were disposed
to obey his orders.
"Incensed at this declaration, which I considered as an insult, I
answered, with an air of resolution, it was very well; I despised
his contrivance, and was afraid of nothing. Seeing me thus alarmed,
he assured me I had no reason to be afraid; that he had loved me
long, and could find no other opportunity of declaring his passion.
He said the Q-- had told him that Lord -- had renewed his addresses
to me; and, as he understood from my own mouth, my correspondence
with S-- was absolutely broke off, he thought himself as well
entitled as another to my regard. In conclusion, he told me that I
might command his purse, and that he had power enough to bring me
into the world again with eclat.
Pages:
909
910
911
912
913
914
915
916
917
918
919
920
921
922
923
924
925
926
927
928
929
930
931
932
933