Having passed a week at Strasbourg, Theodore and myself set out for Bavaria in company with the Baron and his lady. These latter as well as myself had forced Marguerite to accept several presents of value, both for herself, and her youngest son: on leaving her, I promised his mother faithfully that I would restore Theodore to her within the year.

I have related this adventure at length, Lorenzo, that you might understand the means by which “The adventurer, Alphonso d’Alvarada got introduced into the castle of Lindenberg.” Judge from this specimen how much faith should be given to your aunt’s assertions!

History of Don Raymond, Marquis de Las Cisternas