I may complete this mysterious plan by some new imposture, but I cannot aggravate my supposed guilt.
"My resolution was formed, and I was swiftly ruminating on the means for executing it, when Pleyel appeared in sight.

This incident decided my conduct.

It was plain that Pleyel was a devoted lover, but he was, at the same time, a man of cold resolves and exquisite sagacity.

To deceive him would be the sweetest triumph I had ever enjoyed.

The deception would be momentary, but it would likewise be complete.