Intelligence,
however, shall reach her through my attorneys, Archer and Sleigh, and I
trust we shall soon return. You will, please, submit that latter note to
Madame de la Rougierre, who has my directions to see that it contains no
_libels_ upon my character. Now, sit down.'
So, with those unpleasant words tingling in my ears, I obeyed.
'_Write_,' said he, when I was duly placed. 'You shall convey the substance
of what I say in your own language. The immiment danger this morning
announced of an execution--rememher the word,' and he spelled it for
me--'being put into this house either this afternoon or to-morrow, compels
me to anticipate my plans, and despatch you for France this day. That you
are starting with an attendant.' Here an uneasy movement from Madame,
whose dignity was perhaps excited. 'An _attendant_,' he repeated, with a
discordant emphasis; 'and you can, if you please--but I don't _solicit_
that justice--say that you have been as kindly treated here as my
unfortunate circumstances would permit. That is all. You have just fifteen
minutes to write. Begin.'
I wrote accordingly.
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