In her came Monsieur Martin, whose presence as a witness of the ceremony was considered advisable, if not absolutely necessary.

He had, too, various documents to sign in presence of the French consul, at Southampton, giving his formal consent.

The marriage was solemnized there at a small Catholic chapel, and it was repeated at the parish church at Poole, and the next day the party sailed for Nantes.
It was two months before the lugger again came in to Poole.

When it returned, it took with it the squire and Polly, to whom Monsieur Martin had given a warm invitation to come over to see Patsey, in her new home.
They found her well and happy.

Monsieur Martin's house was in the suburbs of Nantes.