the bed now attracted his attention, and he went to take her out. No sooner did he behold her face, and see who she was, than he guessed at the real state of the whole affair. Want of gallantry being not on the list of his defects, he thought it was his duty to excuse his fatal mistake, and to soothe the wrath of the offended fair one. He, therefore, told her a number of sweet things, excusing himself as well as he could; and seeing many inviting charms, disencumbered of every envious covering, before him, embraced her at last.
In that very moment I entered the apartment, armed with a sword, carrying a candle, and accompanied by all the servants, who were armed in the same manner, the Count's valet having waked me as soon as he had missed his master. A more ridiculous scene never has been witnessed. On stepping out of my apartment, I had met some shopmen, who were half naked, and took to their heels assoon
