“Madam,” said he, “were I not apprehensive that I have tired you by a narrative, which has perhaps been already too long; I would relate you the adventure, by which I commenced my operations on my arrival at Paris: I cannot think how it has escaped me.”

“Tell it, my good friend,” answered the favorite; “I will double my attention, and make amends, as much as I am able, for the Sultan’s inattention, who sleeps.”