He instantly became importunate for marriage.

The mother long protested with prudent vigour against a young man of such headstrong impetuosity, who did nothing and who had nothing, save the art of making speeches that turned her daughter's head.

At length the young man's golden tongue won the mother as it had won the daughter.

It was agreed that his wishes should be crowned, if he could procure the consent of his family.

Diderot fared eagerly and with a sanguine heart to Langres.