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me his name was Monsieur D'Estrapes; that he had been valet de chambre to an English gentleman lately deceased, and that he was very much regarded by the marquis for his fidelity to his master.—As soon, therefore as I was relieved, I went to his lodging, and desired the servant of the house to tell Monsieur D'Estrapes that I begged the honour of half an hour's conversation with him. He was confounded at this message, when he understood it was sent by a soldier, and it was not before I waited a considerable time that he bid the servant (illegible text) me up stairs. The valet being withdrawn, I ⟨asked⟩, in the French language if his name ⟨was⟩ D'Estrapes? To which he answered, the same, at your service. Are you a ⟨Frenchman⟩? said I. I have not the ⟨honour⟩, replied he; but I have an infinite ⟨veneration⟩ for the country. Then, struck ⟨with⟩ my appearance he started back, and ⟨cried⟩ in English O Jesus! sure it can't! ⟨No⟩. tis impossible! I smiled at his ⟨interactions⟩ saying I suppose you are too ⟨much⟩ of a gentleman to own your friend ⟨in⟩ adversity. When he heard me ⟨pronounce⟩ these words in our own language, ⟨he⟩ leaped upon my neck, and kissed me ⟨from⟩ ear to ear; then observing my dress,
