We have seen the Grand Juge, and your detention arises from a mistake.

It was supposed that you are brother to the Abbe Edgeworth--we are to deliver a petition from you, stating what your relationship to the Abbe really is.

This shall be backed by an address signed by all your friends at Paris, and you will be then at liberty to return." 'I objected to writing any petition, and at all events I determined to consult my Ambassador, who had conducted himself well towards me.
I wrote to Lord Whitworth, stating the facts, and declaring that nothing could ever make me deny the honour of being related to the Abbe Edgeworth.

Lord Whitworfh advised me, however, to state the fact that I was not the Abbe's brother.

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