I was lodged at the house of a lady who was very rich, very refined, but a great republican.

She had a large family, whom she tenderly loved, and whom she carefully attended.

I resolved to confide my daughter to her, as one of her relations had already taken charge of little Jagault.

I entreated her to protect her,--to bring her up as a mere peasant only,--to instil into her mind sentiments of honour and virtue.

I said that, should she be destined to resume the position in which she was born, I should thank Heaven for its mercy; but I resigned myself to all, provided she was virtuously brought up.