I shall remain veiled, unknown.
As to my person and as to my "belongings," as the Normans say, make yourself easy.

I am at least as handsome as the little girl (ignorantly happy) on whom your eyes chanced to light during your visit to Havre; and I do not call myself poverty-stricken, although ten sons of peers may not accompany me on my walks.

I have seen the humiliating comedy of the heiress sought for her millions played on my account.

In short, make no attempt, even on a wager, to reach me.

Alas! though free as air, I am watched and guarded,--by myself, in the first place, and secondly, by people of nerve and courage who would not hesitate to put a knife in your heart if you tried to penetrate my retreat.